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Funeral and Wake Catering in Waterham
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Waterham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Fresh fish and chips in Waterham
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Waterham
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so contact us as soon as you can. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for memorial events and anniversaries and gatherings after the committal.
Near Waterham, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
For planners, venues and organisers
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 will work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Towns and villages near Waterham
Also in Waterham
Wakes in Waterham: venues and practical details
Waterham is about 3 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of Waterham or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
The coast is within about 4 miles of Waterham.
Anywhere in ME13, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Waterham we cover include Highstreet (1 mile east), Dargate (1 mile south), Hernhill (1 mile south-west), Graveney (1 mile west) and Culmers (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (3.7 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Waterham: your questions answered
Could you trade in Seasalter Levels?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Waterham close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Larger groups usually 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.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Waterham
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Waterham?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Waterham and Kent:
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Remembrance gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Whitstable station, roughly 3.4 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there is a minimum
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
The process
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. In summer, a wake in Waterham has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Waterham
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Build in time for delays
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Let us know of any allergies
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
- 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