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Funeral and wake catering in West Farleigh, Kent
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in West Farleigh and across Kent.
- Anniversary memorials
- A tribute meal
- Celebrations of life
Fresh fish and chips in West Farleigh
West Farleigh: halls, homes and travel
West Farleigh is about 3 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around West Farleigh and the surrounding area. West Farleigh is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from West Farleigh to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is East Farleigh station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre.
For wakes in ME15, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Farleigh Green (1 mile east), Hoppers Corner (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-west), Barming Heath (1 mile north) and Kettle Corner (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (3 miles east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Oakwood Hospital (1.9 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Tickled Trout pub (less than half a mile south-west)
About our funeral and wake catering in West Farleigh
It is an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at venues and a tribute meal, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
In a small place like West Farleigh, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Check the hall has an urn
- Allow for the service running over
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
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. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently 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.
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Where the van can park in West Farleigh
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake in West Farleigh. In summer, a wake in West Farleigh has light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
Send us the date, the address or ME15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Events we cater in West Farleigh
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
In West Farleigh and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
If the funeral is at a church such as All Saints Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in West Farleigh
How far is West Farleigh from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in Quarry Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
- 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