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Funeral and Wake Catering in London Beach
Funeral and wake catering in London Beach: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Village hall wakes
- Small family memorials
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Planning an event in London Beach?
London Beach questions
What’s the nearest station to London Beach?
Pluckley station, about 4.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Is London Beach too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
About our funeral and wake catering in London Beach
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for remembrance gatherings and pub wakes.
In a small place like London Beach, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Summer evenings in London Beach stay light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in London Beach?
It works for everyone.
In London Beach and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 4.8 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in London Beach
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Towns and villages near London Beach
What else we do in London Beach
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in London Beach and across Kent
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Allow for the service running over
- Check the hall has an urn
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Arranging a wake in London Beach
London Beach is about 8 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your wake in London Beach will be, and we will plan access and set-up. London Beach is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Michael, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of London Beach, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We serve wakes across the TN30 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Biddenden Road and Ashford Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include St Michaels (1 mile south), Tenterden (2 miles south), Parkgate (2 miles south-west), Clapper Hill (2 miles west) and Broad Tenterden (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Tenterden and District Museum (2 miles south).
- Local schools include Homewood School (1.3 miles south)
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
- 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