Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in West Street
We bring fish and chips for the wake to West Street and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Pub wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
A chip van near West Street
West Street questions
Which station is closest to West Street?
Lenham station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Is West Street too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
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.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Funeral and wake catering in West Street, cooked to order
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. Typical bookings include village hall wakes and scattering of ashes gatherings, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
In a small place like West Street, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Working with your venue
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow a little extra
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Perfect for your wake in West Street
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around West Street:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
For family travelling by train, Lenham station, about 1.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Allergen information for each item
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. A wake in West Street in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near West Street
Also in West Street
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Where the van can park in West Street
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in West Street
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Why choose a fish and chip van in West Street?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why West Street hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before you book
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
West Street: halls, homes and travel
West Street is about 6 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in West Street and the surrounding area. West Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from West Street to Canterbury (15 miles away).
West Street is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in ME17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Woodside Green (1 mile south-east), Payden Street (1 mile east), Lenham (1 mile south-west), Warren Street (2 miles east) and Wichling (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (3.9 miles 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