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Funeral and Wake Catering for Acton Green events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Acton Green.
- Wakes at venues
- A wake at the family home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Planning an event in Acton Green?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Acton Green
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. We serve sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for life celebrations and family meals after the service.
For a wake in Acton Green, a hall or club with a car park is often simplest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Acton Green (W4, W3, W2)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
For event organisers in Acton Green
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. A wake in Acton Green in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Acton Green
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Acton Green
Can the van park in Turnham Green?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
We’re gathering after a service at All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you come to the house?
Frequently, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Events we cater in Acton Green
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Acton Green book the van for events such as:
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at venues
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
After a service at All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether travel is included
Towns and villages near Acton Green
Other occasions in Acton Green
After a funeral in Acton Green
Acton Green is about 2 miles east of Ealing, in Greater London. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Acton Green. Acton Green is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Acton Green to London (about 7 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there’s a station right in Acton Green: South Acton station. Local halls and clubs near Acton Green can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
For wakes in W4, W3 and W2, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean a wake at a home on Meon Road, Kent Road and Bollo Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Bedford Park (1 mile east), Acton (1 mile north), Acton Vale (1 mile north-east), South Acton (1 mile west) and Hanger Hill (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles east), Marylebone (5 miles east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (7 miles east) and Shoreditch (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Asian Music Museum (0.6 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Acton (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Acton Green include Kew Gardens Lake and Castlebar Hill.
- Schools near Acton Green include Leap Service - the National Autistics Society (0.6 miles north-west) and Ark Soane Academy (0.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Duke Of Sussex Public House (less than half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Library for Iranian Studies (0.7 miles north-west)
Where the van can park in Acton Green
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
As a London location, Acton Green is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Acton Green
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
- 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