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Funeral and wake catering in Coxheath, Kent

Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Coxheath and across Kent.

Wakes at home
Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Family meals after the service

Planning an event in Coxheath?

Wake catering near Coxheath

Coxheath is about 3 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Coxheath as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Coxheath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.

For a service at a church like Holy Trinity Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Coxheath is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.

This part of Kent takes in ME17 and ME15. That could mean a wake at a home on Westway, Stockett Lane and Orchard Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Dean Street (1 mile north), East Farleigh (1 mile north-west), Farleigh Green (2 miles north-west), Kettle Corner (2 miles north-west) and Hunton (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (3 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (10 miles west).

Other landmarks nearby include The Mall Maidstone (3 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (2.4 miles north).

Local schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.9 miles east)
Local pubs include The Horse Shoes Public House (0.6 miles north-west)

Map of Coxheath © OpenStreetMap contributors

Funeral and wake catering in Coxheath, fried fresh

We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Typical bookings include gatherings after scattering ashes and wakes at home, serving pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips.

For a wake in a place like Coxheath, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.

Fish and chips with peas next to a cup of tea

Location: Coxheath (ME17, ME15)
Region: Kent
From the fryer: Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
On the side: Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
Quotes: Contact us for a quote
Page updated: 24 October 2026

Prices and what affects them

These are the factors that matter most:

Whether a minimum applies
The menu and how many choices
How long we serve
How many people are eating

If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.

What to tell us

When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:

A picture of the space and the way in
The address or venue name
Where you’d like the van to go
Allergies and diets you know about

Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.

Looking after everyone

Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:

Ask the venue about the van
Choose a friend to be our contact
Plan seating for older guests
Let us know of any allergies

We serve when people are ready.

A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.

How the day works

The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Coxheath is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.

First, the plan: what, where and what time.
We come back with availability and a clear price.
The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
The pitch is left tidy when we go.

Preparing for the day

Get permission for the van from the venue
Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates

Getting a price

Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.

Ask for a quote

Planning help

Common questions in Coxheath

Which station is closest to Coxheath?

East Farleigh station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.

We are gathering after a service at Holy Trinity Church: can you come?

Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.

Can the wake be at home?

Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.

Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?

Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.

What if we don’t know numbers?

A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.

Do you come to Coxheath?

Yes, we do. We serve events in Coxheath and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.

Can a friend deal with you?

Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.

Is short notice a problem?

Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll tell you straight away whether we are available.

Takeaway run or book a van?

Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.

Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.

Organising for someone else?

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.

Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.

Why fried-to-order beats a buffet

Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.