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Funeral and wake catering in St Peter's, Kent
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in St Peter's.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Small family memorials
- Memorial gatherings
Planning an event in St Peter's?
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
How our funeral and wake catering works in St Peter's
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. We serve gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for memorial gatherings and scattering of ashes gatherings.
For a wake in a place like St Peter's, the village hall is often the heart of it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Bookings across Kent, including St Peter's
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask the venue about the van
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Wakes in St Peter's: venues and practical details
St Peter's is about 1 mile north-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. For a wake in St Peter's, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from St Peter's to Canterbury (16 miles away).
Families holding a service at Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. With the A255 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach St Peter's. St Peter's is within about 3 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Wakes anywhere in CT10 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on Upton Road, Green Lane and Speke Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. With the A255 close by, St Peter's is easy for us to reach for your wake. If your venue is just outside St Peter's, we also cover Broadstairs (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile south-east), Northwood (1 mile south-west), Northdown (1 mile north) and Kingsgate (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Crampton Tower (0.7 miles south-east) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include The Charles Dickens School (less than half a mile south-east) and Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south-east)
For event organisers in St Peter's
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
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.
Common questions in St Peter's
Is St Peter's close to London?
About 66 miles from central London.
What about events near the coast?
Yes. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can the van come to St Peter's?
Yes, we do. We serve events in St Peter's and across Kent. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In St Peter's, it’s dark by about 7:00pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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- 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