Kent · England
Funeral and wake catering in Lunsford, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Lunsford and across Kent.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Small family memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Planning an event in Lunsford?
Occasions we serve in Lunsford
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Lunsford and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Pub wakes
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
For a service at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
About our funeral and wake catering in Lunsford
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy, and we are often booked for pub wakes and small family memorials.
For a wake in a place like Lunsford, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
What else we do in Lunsford
Where the van can park in Lunsford
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Kent, including Lunsford
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- The number of meals
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Takeaway run or book a 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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Lunsford: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Could you trade in Leybourne Lakes Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
What if timings change?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
How quickly can you come?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We will tell you right away whether we are available.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can the van come to Lunsford?
Yes, we do. Lunsford is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Lunsford; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Related guides
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
We serve when people are ready.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Wake catering near Lunsford
Lunsford is about 5 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. For a wake in Lunsford, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Lunsford. Lunsford is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
For family travelling by train, New Hythe station is about 0.7 miles away.
Anywhere in ME20, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Sassoon Close, Chaucer Way and Masefield Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover wakes in New Hythe (1 mile east), Larkfield (1 mile south), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Snodland (1 mile north) and Birling (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Lunsford include The Holmesdale School (0.9 miles north) and The Malling School (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include Freemasons Arms (0.6 miles north)
- 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