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Funeral and Wake Catering in Lydd
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Lydd and across Kent.
- Small family memorials
- A tribute meal
- Celebrations of life
A chip van near Lydd
Funeral and wake catering in Lydd, fried fresh
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so get in touch as soon as you can. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for wakes at venues and wakes at home.
In Lydd, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. 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. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Perfect for your wake in Lydd
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Small family memorials
With the B2075 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Lydd.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Lydd, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Arranging a wake in Lydd
Lydd is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. For wakes in Lydd, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Lydd. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as All Saints Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wherever your wake is in TN29, we can bring the van to you. Whether your wake is on Church Road, Station Road and High Street or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Lydd is on the B2075, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to wakes in Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles east), Greatstone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east), Old Romney (3 miles north), New Romney (3 miles north-east) and Littlestone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west), Cheriton (14 miles north-east) and Kennington (15 miles north).
A little further out are Lydd Town Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Lydd includes Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
- Pubs nearby include The Dolphin Hotel (less than half a mile south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall has an urn
- Allow for the service running over
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Lydd
- Bookings across Kent, including Lydd
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read how we price and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Other occasions in Lydd
Questions from Lydd
Can you serve after a service at All Saints Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Lydd from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How quickly can you come?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will tell you straight away whether we are available.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. Late-December sunset in Lydd is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, 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