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Funeral and Wake Catering in Wormshill
Funeral and wake catering in Wormshill: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering in Wormshill
How our funeral and wake catering works in Wormshill
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. For a tribute meal and a wake at the family home, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
In a small place like Wormshill, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Arranging a wake in Wormshill
Wormshill is about 4 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of Wormshill or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Giles, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Wormshill, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in ME9, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The Street, Dray's Field and Bottom Pond Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Wormshill we cover include Bicknor (1 mile north-west), Hucking (2 miles west), Hollingbourne (3 miles south-west), Marley (3 miles south) and Harrietsham (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-east), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (9 miles east) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (6 miles west) and Leeds Castle (3.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmith's Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. In winter, it is dark in Wormshill by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or ME9 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Bookings across Kent, including Wormshill
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Events we cater in Wormshill
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Wormshill book the van for events such as:
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at venues
- A tribute meal
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Harrietsham station, about 2.9 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- The cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Common questions in Wormshill
Is Wormshill close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can the van come to Wormshill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Wormshill and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Choose a friend to be our contact
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Also near Wormshill
Also in Wormshill
- 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