Medway · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Wainscott events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Wainscott and the surrounding area.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Pub wakes
Book the van in Wainscott
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
About our funeral and wake catering in Wainscott
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We are often asked to cater a wake at the family home and a tribute meal, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
In Wainscott, the hall is frequently where people gather. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Arranging a wake in Wainscott
Wainscott is about 2 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. For a wake in Wainscott, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Wainscott. We serve all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Wainscott to Canterbury (26 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Strood station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Wainscott may suit, with the van in the car park.
Wakes anywhere in ME2 and ME3 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve a wake on streets such as Hoo Road, Holly Road and Leigh Road, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to wakes in Upper Upnor (1 mile south-east), Lower Upnor (1 mile east), Chattenden (1 mile north-east), Cooling Street (2 miles north) and Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
A little further out are Huguenot Museum (1.6 miles south) and French Hospital (1.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Temple School (0.9 miles west) and The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak pub (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles south-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south)
Occasions we serve in Wainscott
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at venues
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Life celebrations
- A wake at the family home
Families holding a service at St Philip & St James often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Nearby places to Wainscott
Also in Wainscott
For event organisers in Wainscott
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why Wainscott hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
- Bookings across Medway, including Wainscott
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. Summer evenings in Wainscott stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Wainscott
How far is Wainscott from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Broomhill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
Can the wake be at home?
Frequently, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you cover Wainscott?
We do. Wainscott is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
- 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