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Funeral and wake catering in Minster, Kent
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Minster and Kent, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Book the van in Minster
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Allow for the service running over
- Plan for a few extra people
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Minster
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. We’re frequently asked to cater a favourite meal in someone’s memory and wakes at venues, with pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
For a wake in Minster, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
How it works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Sunset in Minster is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Wake catering near Minster
Minster is about 6 miles north-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Give us the address of your wake in Minster, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Queenborough station is about 2.3 miles away. If the funeral is at a church such as The Abbey Church Of St Mary And St Sexburga, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Anywhere in ME12, we can bring the van to you. From High Street, Lapwing Close and Copland Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. With the A2500 and B2008 close by, Minster is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Minster we cover include Halfway Houses (1 mile west), Sheerness (2 miles north-west), Queenborough (2 miles west), Eastchurch (3 miles east) and Rushenden (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles south-west), Whitstable (11 miles south-east), Faversham (8 miles south-east), Herne Bay (15 miles east) and Davington (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Minster Gatehouse Museum (under half a mile north-east) and Castle Rough (4.5 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (0.8 miles west) and Leigh Academy Minster (0.9 miles west)
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Places near Minster
More for events in Minster
Who books funeral and wake catering in Minster?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Minster and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Minster is on or near the A2500 and B2008, handy for relatives driving in.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
Questions from Minster
Is Minster close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could you trade in Barton's Point Coastal Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
See how we price and the cost guide.
- 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