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Funeral and Wake Catering in Lydd-on-Sea
Funeral and wake catering in Lydd-on-Sea: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial gatherings
Book the van in Lydd-on-Sea
Funeral and wake catering in Lydd-on-Sea, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you. For remembrance gatherings and small family memorials, we can cook gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
In rural Lydd-on-Sea, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
Questions from Lydd-on-Sea
Is Lydd-on-Sea too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Lydd-on-Sea close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Lydd-on-Sea?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
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Perfect for your wake in Lydd-on-Sea
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
If the funeral is at a church such as St Peter's, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Lydd-on-Sea?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Lydd-on-Sea
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Late-December sunset in Lydd-on-Sea is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Wake catering near Lydd-on-Sea
Lydd-on-Sea is about 10 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Tell us where your wake in Lydd-on-Sea will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Lydd-on-Sea is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
We take the van to wakes all over TN29 and TN28. Your wake could be at a house on Taylor Road, Lade Fort Crescent and Williamson Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Lydd-on-Sea we cover include Greatstone-on-Sea (2 miles north), Dungeness (2 miles south), Littlestone-on-Sea (2 miles north), Lydd (2 miles west) and New Romney (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles north), Folkestone (13 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (15 miles north-west) and Cheriton (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romney 'castle' (4.2 miles north-west) and Lydd Town Museum (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Lydd-on-Sea include Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
What affects the price in Lydd-on-Sea
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
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 are ready, fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Lydd-on-Sea
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- 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