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Funeral and Wake Catering in Sturry
Funeral and wake catering in Sturry: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at venues
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Sturry?
Funeral and wake catering in Sturry, cooked to order
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Popular choices include sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for anniversary memorials and gatherings at a village hall or club.
In Sturry, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Sturry
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Sturry and across Kent
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in Sturry
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Anniversary memorials
- A tribute meal
If the funeral is at a church such as St Nicholas' Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Payment terms and deposit
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Sturry: halls, homes and travel
Sturry is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your wake is in the CT2 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Sturry is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Sturry has its own station, Sturry station. Sturry is within about 5 miles of the sea, and for many families fish and chips brings back memories of the seaside.
We cover wakes in every part of the CT2 postcode area. Whether your wake is on High Street, Park View and Link Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Broad Oak (1 mile west), Westbere (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Hersden (2 miles east) and Hicks Forstal (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east) and Broadstairs (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (1.1 miles east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Swan Inn (under half a mile south)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Service time
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Sturry; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Sturry
Can the van park in Chequer's Wood and Old Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Sturry close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is short notice a problem?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will tell you right away whether we’re available.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
- 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