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Funeral and wake catering in Martin, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Martin and across Kent.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Funeral and wake catering in Martin
How our funeral and wake catering works in Martin
Services frequently run over, and we will work around the service and the family. Typical bookings include scattering of ashes gatherings and memorial gatherings, with haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Near Martin, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
Wake catering near Martin
Martin is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in the CT15 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Martin to Canterbury (13 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that there’s a station right in Martin: Martin Mill station. Martin is within about 4 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
This part of Kent takes in CT15. Streets in the area include The Street, Waterworks Lane and Ringwould Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Martin we cover include Martin Mill (1 mile south-east), East Langdon (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile west), Ringwould (1 mile north-east) and Sutton (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and St Margaret's Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Lantern Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
FAQs for Martin
What about events near the coast?
Yes. The cooking is inside the van, so wind doesn’t affect it, but the queue will want shelter.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Augustine?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you straight away whether we’re available.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
What affects the price in Martin
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
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.
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.
Also in Martin
Who books funeral and wake catering in Martin?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at home
- Small family memorials
- Family meals after the service
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Augustine, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Martin; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Allow a little extra
- Keep the serving time flexible
We park quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
- 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