Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Lydden
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Lydden? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering in Lydden
Where the van can park in Lydden
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Funeral and wake catering in Lydden, fried fresh
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater small family memorials and wakes at venues.
Near Lydden, 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.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Lydden?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at home
Relatives arriving by train should know that Kearsney station, about 1.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Wakes in Lydden: venues and practical details
Lydden is about 3 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Around Lydden, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Lydden to Canterbury (about 11 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary Church of St Mary Virgin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Lydden is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access. Lydden is within about 5 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in CT15, we can bring the van to you. Whether your wake is on St Marys Rise, Canterbury Road and The Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Lydden we cover include Coldred (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile south-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile south-east), Halfway Street (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles south-east), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Pubs nearby include Hope Inn (under half a mile west)
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Lydden, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In winter, it’s dark in Lydden by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- 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.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Lydden
Which station is closest to Lydden?
The closest is Kearsney station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary Church of St Mary Virgin?
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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Places near Lydden
What else we do in Lydden
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Allow a little extra
Remember the journey from the service.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
- 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