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Funeral and Wake Catering in Vigo Village
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Vigo Village.
- Village hall wakes
- A tribute meal
- A wake at the family home
Fresh fish and chips in Vigo Village
Funeral and wake catering in Vigo Village, fried fresh
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and gatherings at home after a funeral, with haddock and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
Near Vigo Village, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
For event organisers in Vigo Village
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why Vigo Village hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Events in Vigo Village and across Kent
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Arranging a wake in Vigo Village
Vigo Village is about 7 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. For wakes in Vigo Village, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 3.6 miles south-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Vigo Village, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in DA13 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Beech Mast, Erskine Road and Admers Way, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover wakes in Culverstone Green (1 mile north-west), Harvel (1 mile north), Trottiscliffe (1 mile south), Fairseat (1 mile west) and Priestwood Green (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles south-east), Dartford (10 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldrum Long Barrow (0.8 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (3.1 miles south-east).
Towns and villages near Vigo Village
Other occasions in Vigo Village
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Vigo Village. Late-December sunset in Vigo Village is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Allow for the service running over
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Have chairs for those who need them
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Vigo Village
Can the van park in Trosley Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What does the van need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Vigo Village
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch