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Funeral and Wake Catering for East Farleigh events
Funeral and wake catering in East Farleigh: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Small family memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Fresh fish and chips in East Farleigh
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in East Farleigh; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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About our funeral and wake catering in East Farleigh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. For family meals after the service and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Near East Farleigh, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
East Farleigh: halls, homes and travel
East Farleigh is about 2 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Tell us where your wake in East Farleigh will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the B2010 to reach East Farleigh. Relatives arriving by train should know that East Farleigh station serves East Farleigh directly. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of East Farleigh; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over the ME15 and ME16 postcode area. That could mean a wake at a home on Station Road, Lower Road and Kilnbridge Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. East Farleigh is on the B2010, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside East Farleigh, we cover Dean Street (1 mile east), Kettle Corner (1 mile west), Farleigh Green (1 mile west), Hoppers Corner (1 mile west) and Fant (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north), Tonbridge (10 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Fremlin Walk (2.2 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.2 miles north). The countryside around East Farleigh includes Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.4 miles north-east) and St Augustine Academy (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Inn (within half a mile south)
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Who books funeral and wake catering in East Farleigh?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
After a service at Church of Saint Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there is a minimum
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Also in East Farleigh
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Service time
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
FAQs for East Farleigh
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’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to East Farleigh?
East Farleigh has its own station: East Farleigh station.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you come to East Farleigh?
Yes, we do. We serve events in East Farleigh and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
- 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