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Funeral and wake catering in St Mary in the Marsh, Kent
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in St Mary in the Marsh and across Kent.
- Anniversary memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
A chip van near St Mary in the Marsh
About our funeral and wake catering in St Mary in the Marsh
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. For gatherings after the committal and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
Near St Mary in the Marsh, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Allow for the service running over
- Let us know of any allergies
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We park quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Wake catering near St Mary in the Marsh
St Mary in the Marsh is about 7 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. For a wake in St Mary in the Marsh, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around St Mary in the Marsh. St Mary in the Marsh is one of 922 places in Kent where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in TN29 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include Wades Close, Rectory Road and Pickneybush Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to St Mary in the Marsh we cover include St Mary's Bay (1 mile east), Newchurch (2 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles north-east), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles north-east), Hawkinge (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles west) and Cheriton (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romney 'castle' (2.5 miles south-west) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.5 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Places near St Mary in the Marsh
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Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re 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.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Bookings across Kent, including St Mary in the Marsh
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Where the van can park in St Mary in the Marsh
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
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.
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.
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. Sunset in St Mary in the Marsh is about 7:00pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Common questions in St Mary in the Marsh
Is St Mary in the Marsh too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
- 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