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Funeral and Wake Catering in Lamberhurst Quarter
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Lamberhurst Quarter.
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Book the van in Lamberhurst Quarter
How our funeral and wake catering works in Lamberhurst Quarter
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater remembrance gatherings and pub wakes.
In rural Lamberhurst Quarter, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Summer evenings in Lamberhurst Quarter stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
After a funeral in Lamberhurst Quarter
Lamberhurst Quarter is about 4 miles south of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Give us the address of your wake in Lamberhurst Quarter, and we will plan access and set-up. Lamberhurst Quarter is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 29 miles away.
Lamberhurst Quarter is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in TN3. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Key's Green (1 mile north), Petteridge (2 miles north-east), Lamberhurst (2 miles south-east), Matfield (2 miles north) and Pembury (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Old Scotney Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Pembury Hospital (3.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Lamberhurst Quarter include Bewl Water and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Also near Lamberhurst Quarter
Other occasions in Lamberhurst Quarter
Who books funeral and wake catering in Lamberhurst Quarter?
It takes one job off a very long list.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Lamberhurst Quarter, people book us for occasions like:
- Family meals after the service
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Pub wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Frant station is about 3.3 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Lamberhurst Quarter
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Kent, including Lamberhurst Quarter
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from Lamberhurst Quarter
Is Lamberhurst Quarter close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come to venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Do you cover Lamberhurst Quarter?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Lamberhurst Quarter and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- 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