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Funeral and Wake Catering in Monkton
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Monkton.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after the committal
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering for Monkton events
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Funeral and wake catering in Monkton, fried fresh
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and gatherings at home after a funeral.
For a wake near Monkton, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Towns and villages near Monkton
Other occasions in Monkton
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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 usually the easier option.
Perfect for your wake in Monkton
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Monkton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
- A tribute meal
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Minster station, roughly 1.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- What the van needs: space, access, power
FAQs for Monkton
Can you serve after a service at Church of Saint Mary Magdalene?
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.
Is Monkton close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What if timings change?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
How it works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In summer, a wake in Monkton has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Arranging a wake in Monkton
Monkton is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. For wakes in Monkton, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Monkton to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of Saint Mary Magdalene often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The coast is within about 6 miles of Monkton, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in CT12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Monkton Street, Collards Close and Seamark Close, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Monkton we cover include Hoo (1 mile east), St Nicholas at Wade (1 mile north-west), Sarre (2 miles west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Westmarsh (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (6 miles east), Broadstairs (7 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Powell-Cotton Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Monkton includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Keep the serving time flexible
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Monkton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- Events in Monkton and across Kent
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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