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Funeral and wake catering in Garlinge, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Garlinge and across Kent.
- Wakes at home
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Fresh fish and chips in Garlinge
Funeral and wake catering in Garlinge, fried fresh
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. For family meals after the service and memorial events and anniversaries, we can cook pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
In Garlinge, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Garlinge?
It can be a fitting tribute.
In Garlinge and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family meals after the service
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at venues
For a service at a church like St James, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The cancellation terms
- Whether there is a minimum
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What affects the price in Garlinge
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Also in Garlinge
Garlinge: halls, homes and travel
Garlinge is about 1 mile west of Margate, in Kent. Around Garlinge, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Garlinge may suit, with the van in the car park. If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Margate station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. Garlinge is within about 2 miles of the sea.
Anywhere in CT9 and CT8, we can fry fresh for your guests. From High Street, Bridge Road and Caxton Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Garlinge, we cover Westbrook (1 mile north-east), Westgate-on-Sea (1 mile west), Flete (1 mile south-east), Margate (1 mile east) and Westwood (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (4 miles south-east), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (14 miles west), Deal (11 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Margate Old Town Local History Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Margate West (0.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Garlinge include Hartsdown Academy (0.5 miles east)
Organising for someone else?
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Garlinge: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Garlinge?
The closest is Margate station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
How far is Garlinge from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Frequently, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Garlinge?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Garlinge?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Garlinge and the whole of Kent
- Classic food your guests already know
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Check the hall has an urn
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Make sure older relatives can sit
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Late-December sunset in Garlinge is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Garlinge? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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