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Funeral and wake catering in Leigh, Kent
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Leigh? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Family meals after the service
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Life celebrations
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About our funeral and wake catering in Leigh
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for gatherings after scattering ashes and family meals after the service.
In a small place like Leigh, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
We start when you give the word.
A table of photos helps people talk.
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Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Leigh?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Leigh and across Kent
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
After a funeral in Leigh
Leigh is about 3 miles west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in the TN11 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Leigh is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
For a service at a church like St Mary's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wherever your wake is in TN11, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Green View Avenue and The Green, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Lower Haysden (1 mile east), Printstile (2 miles south), Bidborough (2 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles east) and Stockland Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and The Milne Museum (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Judd School (2.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Fleur De Lis Cottages Fleur De Lis Public House (under half a mile west)
Leigh: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you come?
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.
What’s the nearest station to Leigh?
Leigh (Kent) station, in Leigh itself.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Perfect for your wake in Leigh
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
For family travelling by train, Leigh (Kent) station serves Leigh directly.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Leigh is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Read more
- 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