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Funeral and wake catering in Lashenden, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Lashenden: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembrance gatherings
Book the van in Lashenden
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Lashenden
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. We are frequently asked to cater family gatherings after a burial or cremation and remembrance gatherings, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In rural Lashenden, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Wakes in Lashenden: venues and practical details
Lashenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. In and around Lashenden, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
Lashenden is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the TN27 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Bell Lane and Frittenden Road, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Lashenden we cover include Standen (1 mile south-east), Curteis' Corner (1 mile south), Monk's Hill (1 mile east), Hareplain (2 miles south-west) and Smarden Bell (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west), Foley Park (11 miles north-west) and Paddock Wood (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Firefighting Museum (1.2 miles west) and Romden Castle (2.9 miles east).
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Lashenden?
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Lashenden, people book us for occasions like:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 1.8 miles north of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Lashenden? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Lashenden is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Lashenden
How far is Lashenden from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Lashenden?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
How quickly can you come?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll tell you right away whether we’re available.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Let us know of any allergies
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We park quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Also near Lashenden
Other occasions in Lashenden
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Lashenden hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- 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