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Funeral and Wake Catering for Westwell Leacon events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Westwell Leacon.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Life celebrations
Book the van in Westwell Leacon
Events we cater in Westwell Leacon
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Charing station, about 1.2 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
About our funeral and wake catering in Westwell Leacon
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for a favourite meal in someone’s memory and gatherings after scattering ashes.
In rural Westwell Leacon, home or the hall is usual. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. A wake in Westwell Leacon in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Westwell Leacon
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We are gathering after a service at Charing Methodist Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Westwell Leacon: halls, homes and travel
Westwell Leacon is about 5 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Whether your wake is in the middle of Westwell Leacon or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Westwell Leacon to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Charing Methodist Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Westwell Leacon; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We also bring the van to wakes in Ram Lane (1 mile south-east), Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell (2 miles east), Hothfield (2 miles south) and Potters Corner (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Coldbridge Castle (4.8 miles west) and William Harvey Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Westwell Leacon
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
For event organisers in Westwell Leacon
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.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Westwell Leacon
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your guests already know
- Events in Westwell Leacon and across Kent
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
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Other occasions in Westwell Leacon
- 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