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Funeral and wake catering in Wichling, Kent
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Wichling? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering in Wichling
How our funeral and wake catering works in Wichling
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. Whether it’s pub wakes and memorial gatherings, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Wichling, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Occasions we serve in Wichling
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Village hall wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at venues
Families holding a service at Church of St Margaret often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Towns and villages near Wichling
Other occasions in Wichling
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
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.
Common questions in Wichling
Could you trade in Doddington Place Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Is Wichling too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Wichling; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME9 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Wichling: halls, homes and travel
Wichling is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From the centre of Wichling to 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 in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Wichling to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Lenham station is about 3.2 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Wichling, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Other places close to Wichling we cover include Doddington (1 mile north-east), Hollybushes (1 mile north-west), Bluetown (1 mile north), Payden Street (1 mile south) and West Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.4 miles north-east).
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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