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Funeral and wake catering in Margate, Kent
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 Margate.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
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Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Margate
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. Whether it’s memorial gatherings and anniversary memorials, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
For a wake in Margate, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps, with parking for the van. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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’s fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Summer evenings in Margate stay light until about 9:15pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Margate? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the space and the way in
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
After a funeral in Margate
Margate is in Kent. For a wake in Margate, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Margate is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Margate to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Margate may suit. For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Margate station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. The coast is within about a mile of Margate.
Here we cover the CT9, CT7, CT8 and CT10 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on Yoakley Square, Church Road and High Street or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A28 and A254, Margate is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Westwood (1 mile south), Westbrook (1 mile west), Garlinge (1 mile west), Flete (1 mile south-west) and Haine (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (3 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (11 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west) and Walmer (12 miles south). Margate is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Other landmarks nearby include Margate West (1.5 miles west) and Westwood Cross (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Margate include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Hartsdown Academy (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Secret Spices pub (within half a mile south)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Margate?
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Memorial gatherings
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
After a service at Parish Church of St John the Baptist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deadline for final numbers
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FAQs for Margate
What’s the nearest station to Margate?
Margate station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. The cooking is inside the van, so wind does not affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
- 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