Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Farleigh Green events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Farleigh Green and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Farleigh Green
Farleigh Green: halls, homes and travel
Farleigh Green is about 3 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in the ME15 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Farleigh Green to Canterbury (27 miles away).
For a service at a church like All Saints Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Farleigh Green, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in ME15, we can fry fresh for your guests. We also bring the van to wakes in Hoppers Corner (1 mile north), West Farleigh (1 mile west), Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east), Barming Heath (1 mile north) and East Farleigh (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Fremlin Walk (3 miles north-east) and Allington Castle (3.7 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (2.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tickled Trout pub (0.5 miles west)
Funeral and wake catering in Farleigh Green, fried fresh
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. Whether it is gatherings after scattering ashes and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In rural Farleigh Green, home or the hall is usual. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Farleigh Green?
It suits all ages.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Farleigh Green, people book us for events such as:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after the service
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 1 mile north-east.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
Nearby places to Farleigh Green
What else we do in Farleigh Green
Where the van can park in Farleigh Green
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In winter, it’s dark in Farleigh Green by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Farleigh Green: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at All Saints Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Farleigh Green close to London?
About 30 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Build in time for delays
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What affects the price in Farleigh Green
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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