Kent · England
Funeral and wake catering in Wierton, Kent
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Wierton? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after the committal
Planning an event in Wierton?
Arranging a wake in Wierton
Wierton is about 3 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. For a wake in Wierton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Wierton. Wierton is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Wierton to Canterbury (23 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 3.3 miles south. Wierton is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We serve wakes across ME17 and the streets around it. That could mean a wake at a home on East Hall Hill and Wierton Hill or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Chart Sutton (1 mile north-east), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile north-west), Boughton Green (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile north) and Five Wents (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (3 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles east) and The Mall Maidstone (3.9 miles north).
- Local schools include Cornwallis Academy (1.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
How our funeral and wake catering works in Wierton
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. Typical bookings include gatherings after scattering ashes and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In rural Wierton, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What happens on the day
There is 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. A wake in Wierton 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.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or ME17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
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’ll work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Perfect for your wake in Wierton
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
Wierton: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Wierton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Wierton from London?
About 34 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Also in Wierton
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan seating for older guests
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Remember the journey from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
What affects the price in Wierton
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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