Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Longfield Hill events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Longfield Hill.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Planning an event in Longfield Hill?
Funeral and wake catering in Longfield Hill, cooked to order
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. For family meals after the service and wakes at church halls and clubs, we will put together a menu of gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
Near Longfield Hill, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
FAQs for Longfield Hill
How far is Longfield Hill from London?
About 20 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that’s common.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What if timings change?
Of course. We start when you are ready.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
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How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we’ll adjust start times and pace. In winter, it’s dark in Longfield Hill by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Longfield Hill
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Wake catering near Longfield Hill
Longfield Hill is about 3 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Longfield Hill and the surrounding area. Longfield Hill is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Meopham station is about 1 mile away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Longfield Hill, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in DA3 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Main Road, Nurstead Lane and Ryecroft or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include New Barn (1 mile north-west), Hartley (1 mile west), Nash Street (1 mile north-east), Meopham (1 mile south-east) and Longfield (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (4.5 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Longfield Academy (1.3 miles north-west)
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Let us know of any allergies
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
- 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