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Funeral and Wake Catering in Aldborough Hatch
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Aldborough Hatch and across Greater London.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Aldborough Hatch
Events we cater in Aldborough Hatch
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Whatever the occasion in Aldborough Hatch, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after the service
- A tribute meal
- Memorial gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the price includes, item by item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Funeral and wake catering in Aldborough Hatch, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We are frequently asked to cater anniversary memorials and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
In Aldborough Hatch, a hall with parking is often the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Aldborough Hatch (IG2, IG3, RM6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. Late-December sunset in Aldborough Hatch is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or IG2 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book our van in Aldborough Hatch
- We cover Aldborough Hatch and the whole of Greater London
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A menu almost everyone likes
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Arranging a wake in Aldborough Hatch
Aldborough Hatch is about 2 miles north-east of Ilford, in Greater London. For a wake in Aldborough Hatch, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Aldborough Hatch is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Aldborough Hatch to London (about 10 miles away).
Relatives driving in can use the A12 to reach Aldborough Hatch. Local halls and clubs near Aldborough Hatch can host a wake if home is too small.
Here we cover the IG2, IG3 and RM6 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include Oaks Lane, Chase Lane and Mendip Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You’ll find Aldborough Hatch on the A12, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside Aldborough Hatch, we cover Goodmayes (1 mile south), Chadwell Heath (2 miles east), Becontree Heath (2 miles south-east) and Becontree (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (12 miles south-west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include King George Hospital (less than half a mile east) and The Brewery (3.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
- Local schools include Oaks Park High School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (1.3 miles north)
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Aldborough Hatch is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Aldborough Hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Common questions in Aldborough Hatch
What’s the nearest station to Aldborough Hatch?
Goodmayes station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Could you trade in Fairlop Waters?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you come to Aldborough Hatch?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Aldborough Hatch is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that is common.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
- 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