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Funeral and Wake Catering for Lenham events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Lenham.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Planning an event in Lenham?
Lenham questions
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
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.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Funeral and wake catering in Lenham, fried fresh
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. Typical bookings include a wake at the family home and wakes at church halls and clubs, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a wake in a place like Lenham, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
How the day works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Lenham, it is dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
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 typically simpler.
Arranging a wake in Lenham
Lenham is about 7 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From the centre of Lenham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Lenham, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Kent takes in ME17, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on High Street, Mitchell Close and Hatch Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Leadingcross Green (1 mile south), Woodside Green (1 mile north-east), West Street (1 mile north-east), Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-east) and Lenham Heath (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (2.7 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles west).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (under half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Lenham and across Kent
- All the chip-shop extras
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Nearby places to Lenham
Also in Lenham
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Remember the journey from the service.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
- 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