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Funeral and wake catering in Laddingford, Kent
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Laddingford.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Pub wakes
- A tribute meal
Book the van in Laddingford
Why choose a fish and chip van in Laddingford?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in Laddingford
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cover Laddingford and the whole of Kent
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Funeral and wake catering in Laddingford, fried fresh
It’s an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Whether it’s anniversary memorials and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we can cook gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Near Laddingford, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Nearby places to Laddingford
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Laddingford questions
Can you serve after a service at St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Laddingford from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
How do we estimate numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Laddingford?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Laddingford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Relatives arriving by train should know that Beltring station, about 0.7 miles west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Laddingford: halls, homes and travel
Laddingford is about 6 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Give us the address of your wake in Laddingford, and we will plan access and set-up. Laddingford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Wherever your wake is in ME18, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Cleavesland and St Mary's Close; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Benover (1 mile north-east), Congelow (1 mile north-east), Yalding (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (2 miles north) and Hunton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-west), Tonbridge (6 miles west), Kings Hill (5 miles north) and Foley Park (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Oakwood Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (1 mile north).
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn (within half a mile west)
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In winter, it’s dark in Laddingford by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Check the hall has an urn
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
- 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