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Funeral and Wake Catering in Lamberhurst
Funeral and wake catering in Lamberhurst: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Funeral and wake catering in Lamberhurst
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
About our funeral and wake catering in Lamberhurst
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. Typical bookings include pub wakes and memorial events and anniversaries, with haddock and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
In a small place like Lamberhurst, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Lamberhurst: your questions answered
How far is Lamberhurst from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Lamberhurst?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Towns and villages near Lamberhurst
Other occasions in Lamberhurst
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Lamberhurst
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Lamberhurst and the whole of Kent
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
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 get it right:
- Build in time for delays
- Let us know of any allergies
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Occasions we serve in Lamberhurst
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- A wake at the family home
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Lamberhurst: halls, homes and travel
Lamberhurst is about 6 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From the centre of Lamberhurst to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Lamberhurst is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 29 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Wadhurst station, about 3.9 miles south-west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Lamberhurst, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in TN3, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on High Street, Church Road and Clivedon Court, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Lamberhurst, we also cover Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles north-west), Key's Green (3 miles north-west), Petteridge (3 miles north), Brenchley (4 miles north) and Matfield (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles north-west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north) and Foley Park (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (3.5 miles south) and Old Scotney Castle (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Nearby, you will find Horse And Groom Public House (within half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In winter, it is dark in Lamberhurst by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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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. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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