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Funeral and Wake Catering in Leigh Green
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Leigh Green.
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Fresh fish and chips in Leigh Green
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let us know of any allergies
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Leigh Green
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. For gatherings after the committal and scattering of ashes gatherings, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Leigh Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Leigh Green?
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Leigh Green, people book us for occasions like:
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at home
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 5 miles south-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- How allergens are handled
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Arranging a wake in Leigh Green
Leigh Green is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings in Leigh Green come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Leigh Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Leigh Green to Canterbury (22 miles away).
Families holding a service at Parish Church of St Mildred often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Wakes anywhere in TN30 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Other places close to Leigh Green we cover include Reading Street (2 miles south-east), Brook Street (2 miles east), Stone Corner (3 miles south), Woodchurch (3 miles east) and Brattle (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Ashford (8 miles north-east), Park Wood (14 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (11 miles south-east), Staplehurst (10 miles north-west) and Stanhope (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Tenterden and District Museum (1.3 miles west).
- Nearby schools include Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (1.2 miles north-west)
How it works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests usually gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Summer evenings in Leigh Green stay light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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FAQs for Leigh Green
Do you come out to small places like Leigh Green?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Could you trade in Turners Field?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Leigh Green
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Leigh Green?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Kent, including Leigh Green
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
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More for events in Leigh Green
- 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