Medway · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Lidsing events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Lidsing and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Wakes at home
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family meals after the service
Book the van in Lidsing
Where the van can park in Lidsing
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Funeral and wake catering in Lidsing, fried fresh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Whether it is remembering a loved one’s favourite food and remembrance gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
Near Lidsing, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Mention allergies you know about
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Plan for a few extra people
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Other occasions in Lidsing
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
Questions from Lidsing
Do you come out to small places like Lidsing?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in South Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Do you come to Lidsing?
We do. Lidsing is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Wakes in Lidsing: venues and practical details
Lidsing is about 2 miles south-east of Chatham, in Medway. For a wake in Lidsing, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Lidsing. We serve 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Lidsing to Canterbury (23 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Peter, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lidsing, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in ME7, we just need to know where the van can park. Other places close to Lidsing we cover include Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east), Lordswood (1 mile north-west), Kemsley Street (1 mile east) and Scragged Oak (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles north), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Allington Castle (3.3 miles south-west) and Medway megaliths (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Greenacre Academy (2.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (within half a mile north)
The process
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Late-December sunset in Lidsing is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Lidsing?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Lidsing
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Occasions we serve in Lidsing
It can be a fitting tribute.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Lidsing, people book us for events such as:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A wake at the family home
- Life celebrations
Relatives arriving by train should know that Rainham (Kent) station is about 3.3 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deadline for final numbers
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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