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Funeral and wake catering in St Margaret's at Cliffe, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in St Margaret's at Cliffe: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral and wake catering in St Margaret's at Cliffe
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Funeral and wake catering in St Margaret's at Cliffe, cooked to order
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We serve mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for remembering a loved one’s favourite food and gatherings after scattering ashes.
In St Margaret's at Cliffe, the hall is often where people gather. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in St Margaret's at Cliffe. Late-December sunset in St Margaret's at Cliffe is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Perfect for your wake in St Margaret's at Cliffe
It takes one job off a very long list.
Whatever the occasion in St Margaret's at Cliffe, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Martin Mill station is about 1.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- What happens if plans change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Wake catering near St Margaret's at Cliffe
St Margaret's at Cliffe is about 3 miles east of Dover, in Kent. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around St Margaret's at Cliffe and the surrounding area. St Margaret's at Cliffe is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from St Margaret's at Cliffe to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Margaret, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The coast is within about 4 miles of St Margaret's at Cliffe.
For wakes in CT15, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Chapel Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to St Margaret's at Cliffe we cover include West Cliffe (1 mile west), Martin Mill (2 miles north-west), East Langdon (2 miles north-west), Martin (2 miles north-west) and Ringwould (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north) and Deal (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include St Margaret's Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Duke of York's Royal Military School (2.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Cliffs pub (within half a mile west)
Cannot 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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Allow a little extra
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ensure older relatives can sit
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
FAQs for St Margaret's at Cliffe
Is St Margaret's at Cliffe close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to St Margaret's at Cliffe?
Martin Mill station, about 1.6 miles north-west of the centre.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How many people should we cater for?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Where the van can park in St Margaret's at Cliffe
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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