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Funeral and Wake Catering in Lynsted
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Lynsted.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in Lynsted?
How the day works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. In Lynsted, it’s dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering in Lynsted, fried fresh
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. For scattering of ashes gatherings and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a wake near Lynsted, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Wake catering near Lynsted
Lynsted is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Lynsted. We serve 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Lynsted is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in ME9 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve a wake on streets such as The Street, St Pauls Court and Ludgate Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Bogle (1 mile north-east), Erriottwood (1 mile south), Bapchild (1 mile west), Newbury (1 mile south-west) and Radfield (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles east) and Faversham (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2 miles south) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include Sittingbourne Community College (1.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Black Lion Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Lynsted questions
Which station is closest to Lynsted?
The closest is Teynham station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Lynsted.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
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More for events in Lynsted
Perfect for your wake in Lynsted
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Lynsted book the van for events such as:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at home
After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
- 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