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Funeral and Wake Catering in Aldersbrook
Funeral and wake catering in Aldersbrook: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Pub wakes
- A wake at the family home
- Celebrations of life
Funeral and wake catering in Aldersbrook
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Aldersbrook
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. We serve mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for life celebrations and gatherings at home after a funeral.
For a wake in Aldersbrook, a hall or club with a car park is frequently simplest, though home can work with a drive. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Aldersbrook (E11, E12, E7)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A spot near your guests
Aldersbrook is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Aldersbrook
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
For event organisers in Aldersbrook
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Allow a little extra
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A table of photos helps people talk.
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What else we do in Aldersbrook
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Aldersbrook; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Events in Aldersbrook and across Greater London
- A clear quote before booking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Aldersbrook: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for the van in Aldersbrook?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Gabriel: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van come to Aldersbrook?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Aldersbrook and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, use our quote form.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What affects the price in Aldersbrook
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
After a funeral in Aldersbrook
Aldersbrook is about 1 mile north of Forest Gate, in Greater London. From the centre of Aldersbrook to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Aldersbrook may suit, with the van in the car park. With the A116 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Aldersbrook.
Here we cover the E11, E12 and E7 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Dover Road, Merlin Road and Belfry Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. With the A116 close by, Aldersbrook is easy for us to reach for your wake. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Bushwood Area of Leytonstone (1 mile west), Forest Gate (1 mile south), Wanstead (1 mile north), Leytonstone (1 mile west) and Redbridge (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Stratford Centre (2.1 miles south-west) and Wanstead Hospital (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Schools near Aldersbrook include Wanstead High School (0.8 miles north) and Tyndale Academy (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The George pub (0.9 miles north)
- Local facilities include Cann Hall (1 mile west)
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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