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Funeral and Wake Catering for Westmarsh events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Westmarsh.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Westmarsh
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Westmarsh
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for celebrations of life and wakes at home.
Near Westmarsh, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
Wake catering near Westmarsh
Westmarsh is about 7 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Westmarsh. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Westmarsh to Canterbury (8 miles away).
This part of Kent takes in CT3, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Westmarsh, we also cover Ware (1 mile south), East Stourmouth (1 mile north-west), West Stourmouth (2 miles north-west), Preston (2 miles west) and Monkton (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (7 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles east), Broadstairs (8 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Way Out Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Allow a little extra
- Allow for the service running over
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
What affects the price in Westmarsh
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Occasions we serve in Westmarsh
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Westmarsh:
- Anniversary memorials
- Small family memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Minster station, about 2.6 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Westmarsh
What else we do in Westmarsh
The process
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. In winter, it is dark in Westmarsh by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:15pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Westmarsh
What’s the nearest station to Westmarsh?
The closest is Minster station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Westmarsh?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Westmarsh
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- 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