Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Marshborough events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Marshborough and Kent, frying fresh at your venue.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Fresh fish and chips in Marshborough
Funeral and wake catering in Marshborough, cooked to order
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and a tribute meal, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and gravy.
Near Marshborough, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In summer, a wake in Marshborough has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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About the food
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
FAQs for Marshborough
How far is Marshborough from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
Can the van park in Ham Fen?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you cover Marshborough?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Marshborough is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Towns and villages near Marshborough
Also in Marshborough
For event organisers in Marshborough
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Perfect for your wake in Marshborough
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
These are some of the bookings we take in Marshborough and Kent:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Village hall wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Life celebrations
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 1.7 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Allow for the service running over
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
What affects the price in Marshborough
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- The length of service
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
After a funeral in Marshborough
Marshborough is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. People in Marshborough book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Marshborough to Canterbury (10 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Marshborough is within about 6 miles of the sea.
For wakes in CT13, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Woodnesborough (1 mile south-east), East Street (1 mile north), Statenborough (1 mile south-east), Felderland (2 miles south-east) and Sandwich (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (1.3 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.8 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- 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