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Funeral and wake catering in Boughton Malherbe, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Boughton Malherbe: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at venues
- Village hall wakes
Funeral and wake catering for Boughton Malherbe events
Funeral and wake catering in Boughton Malherbe, cooked to order
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings after the committal and gatherings at a village hall or club, with haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
In a small place like Boughton Malherbe, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Boughton Malherbe?
It works for everyone.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wakes at home
- Pub wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Small family memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Lenham station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
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What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. In summer, a wake in Boughton Malherbe has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Boughton Malherbe and across Kent
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See our pricing and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
After a funeral in Boughton Malherbe
Boughton Malherbe is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Around Boughton Malherbe, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Boughton Malherbe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Boughton Malherbe to Canterbury (17 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Boughton Malherbe is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in ME17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Boughton Malherbe, we also cover Liverton Street (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile north-west), Sandway (1 mile north) and Broadstone (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldbridge Castle (1.1 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles north-west).
- Schools near Boughton Malherbe include The Lenham School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Kings Head Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Allow for the service running over
- Mention allergies you know about
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Common questions in Boughton Malherbe
Do you come out to small places like Boughton Malherbe?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you cover Boughton Malherbe?
We do. Boughton Malherbe is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
- 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