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Funeral and Wake Catering for Aldwych events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Aldwych.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at venues
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral and wake catering in Aldwych
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Aldwych
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. For remembering a loved one’s favourite food and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
For a wake in Aldwych, a hall or club with a car park is frequently simplest, though home can work with a drive. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Aldwych (W1D, WC2H, W1F)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
After a funeral in Aldwych
Aldwych is about 1 mile north-west of London, in Greater London. We cover Aldwych as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Aldwych is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary le Strand, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Local halls and clubs near Aldwych can host a wake if home is too small.
Wherever your wake is in W1D, WC2H and W1F, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You will find Aldwych on the A4 and A301, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Clare Market (1 mile north), Covent Garden (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile east), Temple (1 mile east) and Adelphi (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles east) and London Museum and Institute of Natural History (within half a mile south-west). The countryside around Aldwych includes Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include Mercers' School (0.5 miles north-east) and London Nautical School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Ye Old White Horse pub (under half a mile north)
- Other local spots include LSE Shaw Library (less than half a mile north-east) and Liberty of the Savoy (within half a mile south-west)
Places near Aldwych
What else we do in Aldwych
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. A wake in Aldwych in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
What affects the price in Aldwych
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Access wide and high enough for the van
As a London location, Aldwych is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Common questions in Aldwych
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary le Strand: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can the van park in Lincoln's Inn Fields?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Aldwych
- Events in Aldwych and across Greater London
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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