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Funeral and Wake Catering in Murston
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 Murston.
- Village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Murston
Funeral and wake catering in Murston, fried fresh
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. For remembrance gatherings and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we will put together a menu of gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake in a place like Murston, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Places near Murston
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What affects the price in Murston
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Where the van can park in Murston
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Murston
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Planners, venues and businesses
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently 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.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Murston?
It works for everyone.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wakes at venues
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
Murston: halls, homes and travel
Murston is about 1 mile east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Bookings in Murston come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Murston to Canterbury (15 miles away).
A club or hall near Murston gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park. If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre. Murston is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over ME10 and ME9 and the streets around it. From Oak Road, Glebe Lane and Leigh Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover wakes in Milton Regis (1 mile north), Sittingbourne (1 mile west), Tonge Corner (1 mile east), Rodmersham (1 mile south) and Kemsley (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (15 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles east), Faversham (6 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.1 miles north-west) and Bayford Court (less than half a mile west).
- Schools near Murston include Sittingbourne Community College (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The New Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
- Bookings across Kent, including Murston
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow a little extra
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Murston questions
Which station is closest to Murston?
Sittingbourne station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre.
How far is Murston from London?
About 38 miles from central London.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace. In summer, a wake in Murston has light until about 9:15pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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