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Funeral and Wake Catering in Ware
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Ware and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary memorials
- A tribute meal
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering for Ware events
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Ware
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for gatherings at home after a funeral and family meals after the service.
For a wake near Ware, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Common questions in Ware
What’s the nearest station to Ware?
Minster station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Ware from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Where the van can park in Ware
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Check the hall has an urn
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask the venue about the van
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
More for events in Ware
Events we cater in Ware
It can be a fitting tribute.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Relatives arriving by train should know that Minster station is about 2.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
What affects the price in Ware
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Wakes in Ware: venues and practical details
Ware is about 6 miles south-west of St Lawrence, in Kent. People in Ware book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We serve events right across the region, from Ware to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
This part of Kent takes in CT3, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We also bring the van to wakes in Westmarsh (1 mile north), East Stourmouth (2 miles north-west), Preston (2 miles west), West Stourmouth (2 miles north-west) and Hoo (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east), Broadstairs (8 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include White Mill (2.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ware include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Way Out Inn (0.5 miles north-west)
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In winter, it is dark in Ware by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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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