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Funeral and wake catering in Ramsgate, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Ramsgate: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- A tribute meal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Planning an event in Ramsgate?
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ramsgate?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in Ramsgate. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Ramsgate hosts choose us
- We cover Ramsgate and the whole of Kent
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
About our funeral and wake catering in Ramsgate
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. On the menu are pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for a favourite meal in someone’s memory and gatherings after scattering ashes.
In a town like Ramsgate, a wake at the family home or the local hall is common. We park on the drive or in the hall car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Wake catering near Ramsgate
Ramsgate is in Kent. People in Ramsgate book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Ramsgate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Ramsgate to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
For a service at a church like St. Luke's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Relatives driving in can use the A254 and A255 to reach Ramsgate. The coast is within about a mile of Ramsgate.
Wakes anywhere in CT11, CT12 and CT10 start with a parking spot for the van. From High Street, Church Road and High Street St Lawrence or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. You’ll find Ramsgate on the A254 and A255, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include St Lawrence (1 mile west), Northwood (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north-east), Broadstairs (2 miles north-east) and St Peter's (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (15 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (8 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (1.6 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (under half a mile south-east). Within reach you’ll find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Chatham House Grammar School (less than half a mile south-east) and St George's Boys School (under half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Derby Arms (less than half a mile north)
Who books funeral and wake catering in Ramsgate?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Ramsgate and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Family meals after the service
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
If relatives are coming by rail, there is a station right in Ramsgate: Ramsgate station.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
What affects the price in Ramsgate
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Ramsgate? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Late-December sunset in Ramsgate is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Ramsgate
We are gathering after a service at St. Luke's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Ramsgate close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Places near Ramsgate
More for events in Ramsgate
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 normally the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
- 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