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Funeral and Wake Catering in Lewson Street
Funeral and wake catering in Lewson Street: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A tribute meal
- Anniversary memorials
A chip van near Lewson Street
How our funeral and wake catering works in Lewson Street
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We’re frequently asked to cater pub wakes and a tribute meal, serving sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
In rural Lewson Street, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Classic food your guests already know
Nearby places to Lewson Street
Other occasions in Lewson Street
Occasions we serve in Lewson Street
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Lewson Street and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Pub wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Celebrations of life
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.3 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The van’s size and access needs
Where the van can park in Lewson Street
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Common questions in Lewson Street
Is Lewson Street too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Lewson Street?
Teynham station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How long will the queue be?
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 service around it.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Ask the venue about the van
- Build in time for delays
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. In winter, it’s dark in Lewson Street by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Wake catering near Lewson Street
Lewson Street is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. Across the ME9 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Lewson Street to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Anywhere in ME9, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on World's End, Lewson Street Road and Norton Road, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in Tickham (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Deerton Street (1 mile north-east) and Teynham (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (2.2 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (within half a mile north-west)
- 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