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Funeral and wake catering in Loose, Kent
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Loose.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering for Loose events
About our funeral and wake catering in Loose
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. Popular choices include cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and gatherings at home after a funeral.
Near Loose, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Loose?
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Anniversary memorials
- Village hall wakes
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
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.
More for events in Loose
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. A wake in Loose in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Loose? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in Loose and across Kent
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are 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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Loose
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Loose: halls, homes and travel
Loose is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in the ME15 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover 922 places across Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Loose to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, East Farleigh station, about 1.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Loose is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in ME15 and ME17, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Rosemount Close, Malthouse Hill and Old Loose Hill or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Boughton Green (1 mile south-east), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile south-east), Linton (1 mile south), Park Wood (2 miles east) and Shepway (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.4 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (2.4 miles north).
- Nearby schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Chequers Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Common questions in Loose
Is Loose close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Loose?
East Farleigh station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in 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