Medway · England
Funeral and wake catering in Lordswood, Medway
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Lordswood and Medway, cooking to order on site.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family meals after the service
- Life celebrations
Funeral and wake catering for Lordswood events
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
How our funeral and wake catering works in Lordswood
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. Whether it is remembrance gatherings and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In Lordswood, the hall is frequently where people gather. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Lordswood?
It works for everyone.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
- A wake at the family home
After a service at St David's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if plans change
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Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No surprises in your quote
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Lordswood questions
What’s the nearest station to Lordswood?
Chatham station, about 3.2 miles north of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at St David's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask the venue about the van
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Arranging a wake in Lordswood
Lordswood is about 2 miles south of Chatham, in Medway. For wakes in Lordswood, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Lordswood. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Chatham station is about 3.2 miles away. Lordswood is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in ME5 and ME7 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Hall Road, Rover Road and Gould Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Lidsing (1 mile south-east), Walderslade (1 mile west), Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east) and Hempstead (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (5 miles north-west), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north). As one of the bigger places in Medway, Lordswood has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you will also find Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles north). The countryside around Lordswood includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Greenacre Academy (1.3 miles north-west) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Harrow pub (0.9 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
How it works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In summer, a wake in Lordswood has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Make sure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or ME5 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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