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Funeral and Wake Catering for Wateringbury events
Funeral and wake catering in Wateringbury: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after the committal
Funeral and wake catering in Wateringbury
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Wateringbury
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We are frequently asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and gatherings at home after a funeral, with mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Wateringbury, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Questions from Wateringbury
Is Wateringbury too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Wateringbury close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can the van come to Wateringbury?
Yes, we do. Wateringbury is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. A wake in Wateringbury in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Wateringbury? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Arranging a wake in Wateringbury
Wateringbury is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of Wateringbury or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Wateringbury to London (28 miles away).
After a service at Church of St John the Baptist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Anywhere in ME18, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Glebe Meadow, Allington Gardens and Hanbury Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in Nettlestead (1 mile south-west), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile east), Kings Hill (1 mile north-west) and West Farleigh (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Oakwood Hospital (2.9 miles east) and Teapot Island (2.2 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find The Wateringbury pub (under half a mile east)
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Check the hall has an urn
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cover Wateringbury and the whole of Kent
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your wake in Wateringbury
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Wateringbury book the van for events such as:
- Small family memorials
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at venues
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Wateringbury station is in Wateringbury itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Wateringbury
More for events in Wateringbury
- 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