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Funeral and wake catering in Boughton Lees, Kent
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Boughton Lees? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Celebrations of life
- Small family memorials
A chip van near Boughton Lees
Who books funeral and wake catering in Boughton Lees?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Boughton Lees:
- Wakes at home
- A tribute meal
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at venues
After a service at Saint Christopher's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
Funeral and wake catering in Boughton Lees, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. Popular choices include cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we are often booked for scattering of ashes gatherings and pub wakes.
In a small place like Boughton Lees, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
Step by step
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. Late-December sunset in Boughton Lees is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Wakes in Boughton Lees: venues and practical details
Boughton Lees is about 4 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your wake in Boughton Lees will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Boughton Lees is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Wye station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Boughton Lees, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in TN25, we can bring the van to you. Your wake could be at a house on Wye Road, Pilgrims Way and Faversham Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Boughton Lees, we also cover Kennington (2 miles south), Bockhanger (2 miles south-west), Potters Corner (2 miles south-west), Westwell (2 miles west) and Godinton (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (4 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles south) and County Square (2.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include Flying Horse Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Common questions in Boughton Lees
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Boughton Lees close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you come to Boughton Lees?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Boughton Lees and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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