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Funeral and Wake Catering for Well Street events
Funeral and wake catering in Well Street: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Planning an event in Well Street?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Well Street
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater memorial events and anniversaries and scattering of ashes gatherings.
In rural Well Street, home or the hall is usual. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Well Street
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Towns and villages near Well Street
Also in Well Street
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Sunset in Well Street is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
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. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Common questions in Well Street
Is Well Street close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Well Street?
East Malling station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
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 goes out hot and crisp.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Allow a little extra
- Let us know of any allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Well Street: halls, homes and travel
Well Street is about 4 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. In and around Well Street, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 27 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St James, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We serve wakes across ME19 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also serve wakes in East Malling (1 mile north), West Malling (1 mile north-west), Kings Hill (1 mile south-west), Ditton (1 mile north-east) and Red Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
A little further out are Coldrum Long Barrow (3.5 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Well Street include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Well Street include St James the Great Academy (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile north-east)
- 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