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Funeral and wake catering in Addington, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Addington and the surrounding area.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Planning an event in Addington?
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
As a London location, Addington is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Addington
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Funeral and wake catering in Addington, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater remembrance gatherings and life celebrations.
In Addington, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely, which we can help you think through. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Addington (CR0, CR2, BR4)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Addington
Other occasions in Addington
Addington: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Addington?
The closest is West Wickham station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Could you trade in Addington Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Addington.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Arranging a wake in Addington
Addington is about 3 miles south-east of Ashburton, in Greater London. From the centre of Addington to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Addington to London (about 10 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is West Wickham station, roughly 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. Families holding a service at Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
We serve wakes across CR0, CR2 and BR4. Whether your wake is on Lodge Lane, Falconwood Road and Addington Village Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Addington, we cover Coney Hall (1 mile north), Forestdale (1 mile south), Spring Park (1 mile north), New Addington (1 mile south-east) and Selsdon (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St George's Walk (3.1 miles west) and Bethlem Museum of the Mind (3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include John Ruskin College (0.7 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Addiscombe (2.7 miles north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Addington is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- 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, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Addington
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Family meals after the service
- Village hall wakes
- A wake at the family home
- Life celebrations
A club or hall near Addington gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Allow a little extra
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
We park quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Greater London, including Addington
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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