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Funeral and wake catering in Stodmarsh, Kent
Funeral and wake catering in Stodmarsh: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Planning an event in Stodmarsh?
Funeral and wake catering in Stodmarsh, cooked to order
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Whether it’s gatherings after the committal and gatherings at a village hall or club, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy for your guests.
Near Stodmarsh, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Stodmarsh
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Stodmarsh questions
Can you serve near the sea around Stodmarsh?
Yes, of course. Wind does not affect the fryers, but plan a sheltered spot for the queue.
Do you come out to small places like Stodmarsh?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Occasions we serve in Stodmarsh
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
If relatives are coming by rail, Sturry station is about 2.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- How allergens are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there’s a minimum
Places near Stodmarsh
More for events in Stodmarsh
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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 work through them with you.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What affects the price in Stodmarsh
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
After a funeral in Stodmarsh
Stodmarsh is about 5 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in the CT3 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover 922 places in Kent.
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Stodmarsh is within about 6 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
Anywhere in CT3, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Hersden (1 mile north-west), Westbere (2 miles west), Hollow Street (2 miles north), Hoath (2 miles north) and Chislet (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (5 miles west), Margate (10 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east) and Broadstairs (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Canterbury Castle (4.9 miles west). Open spaces near Stodmarsh include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let us know of any allergies
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why Stodmarsh hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Classic food your guests already know
- A clear quote before booking
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
How it works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Late-December sunset in Stodmarsh is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or CT3 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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