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Funeral and wake catering in St Margarets, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in St Margarets: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Book the van in St Margarets
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
About our funeral and wake catering in St Margarets
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we are frequently booked for a wake at the family home and a tribute meal.
In rural St Margarets, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Build in time for delays
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Wake catering near St Margarets
St Margarets is about 3 miles south-east of Dartford, in Kent. St Margarets is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. St Margarets is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Margaret of Antioch frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of St Margarets, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in DA4, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover wakes in South Darenth (1 mile south-west), Darenth (1 mile north), Green Street Green (1 mile east), Sutton at Hone (1 mile west) and Grubb Street (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (5 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Stone Museum of Geology (2.5 miles north) and Darent Valley Hospital (1.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Wansunt Pit.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy (2.1 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Fox & Hounds pub (0.9 miles north)
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Questions from St Margarets
What’s the nearest station to St Margarets?
The closest is Farningham Road station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Late-December sunset in St Margarets is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Events we cater in St Margarets
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
In St Margarets and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- A tribute meal
- A wake at the family home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Farningham Road station, about 1.1 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Also near St Margarets
Also in St Margarets
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in St Margarets. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why St Margarets hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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