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Funeral and wake catering in St Lawrence, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in St Lawrence: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Family meals after the service
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Funeral and wake catering in St Lawrence
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in St Lawrence
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. For wakes at venues and memorial events and anniversaries, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas and more.
In St Lawrence, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
What affects the price in St Lawrence
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of meals
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Allow a little extra
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Why choose a fish and chip van in St Lawrence?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in St Lawrence
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in St Lawrence and across Kent
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
St Lawrence questions
What’s the nearest station to St Lawrence?
St Lawrence has its own station: Ramsgate station.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. A wake in St Lawrence in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Related guides
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Wakes in St Lawrence: venues and practical details
St Lawrence is about 1 mile west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Around St Lawrence, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. St Lawrence is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We serve events right across the region, from St Lawrence to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
With the A255 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach St Lawrence. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, St Lawrence has its own station, Ramsgate station. St Lawrence is within about a mile of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in CT11 and CT12, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Park Road, Saxon Road and Downs Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Being close to the A255, St Lawrence is simple for us to get to for your wake. We also bring the van to wakes in Ramsgate (1 mile east), Northwood (1 mile north), Upton (2 miles north-east), St Peter's (2 miles north) and Broadstairs (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (3 miles north), Dover (14 miles south), Deal (8 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (1.5 miles north) and Ramsgate General Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around St Lawrence includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Chatham House Grammar School (0.6 miles east) and Churchill House School With Railed Area (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Admiral Fox pub (within half a mile south-east)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in St Lawrence?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Whatever the occasion in St Lawrence, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembrance gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub wakes
Families holding a service at Church of St Laurence frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Allergen information for each item
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Where the van can park in St Lawrence
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Towns and villages near St Lawrence
Also in St Lawrence
- 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