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Funeral and wake catering in Labour-in-vain, Kent
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Labour-in-vain? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Labour-in-vain
Labour-in-vain: halls, homes and travel
Labour-in-vain is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. People in Labour-in-vain book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Labour-in-vain to London (21 miles away).
After a service at Church of St George, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Labour-in-vain; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in TN15, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover wakes in Wrotham (1 mile south), Fairseat (1 mile north-east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles north-east), Trottiscliffe (2 miles east) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
A little further out are Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5.1 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon Public House (0.8 miles south)
Funeral and wake catering in Labour-in-vain, fried fresh
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Whether it’s wakes at home and wakes at venues, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
In rural Labour-in-vain, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Labour-in-vain: your questions answered
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Labour-in-vain?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you cover Labour-in-vain?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Labour-in-vain. For a quote, use our quote form.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Labour-in-vain?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Labour-in-vain and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
- Village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.8 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
Where the van can park in Labour-in-vain
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In winter, it is dark in Labour-in-vain by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Plan seating for older guests
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Also near Labour-in-vain
What else we do in Labour-in-vain
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Labour-in-vain? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in Labour-in-vain. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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