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Funeral and wake catering in Anerley, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Anerley.
- Celebrations of life
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering for Anerley events
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Anerley hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cover Anerley and the whole of Greater London
How our funeral and wake catering works in Anerley
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and life celebrations.
In Anerley, 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. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Area
- Anerley (SE20, SE19, SE26)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Anerley questions
We are gathering after a service at St Paul's: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van park in Crystal Palace Dinosaurs?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
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 Anerley.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
More for events in Anerley
Perfect for your wake in Anerley
It can be a fitting tribute.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
Relatives arriving by train should know that Anerley station serves Anerley directly.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Arranging a wake in Anerley
Anerley is about 2 miles north-east of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. People in Anerley book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Anerley to London (6 miles away).
After a service at St Paul's, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. A club or hall near Anerley gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
This part of Greater London takes in SE20, SE19 and SE26, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Maple Road, Padua Road and Genoa Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Anerley, we also cover Penge (1 mile east), Crystal Palace (1 mile north), Sydenham (1 mile north-east), Gipsy Hill (1 mile north-west) and Upper Norwood (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St Christopher's Hospice (0.7 miles north-east) and Addiscombe (2.4 miles south). The countryside around Anerley includes Dulwich Upper Wood and Knight's Hill.
- Local schools include Harris City Academy Crystal Palace (0.5 miles south-west) and Crystal Palace School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Anerley Arms (under half a mile south)
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
Anerley is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Anerley
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Step by step
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In winter, it’s dark in Anerley by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
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. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
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.
- 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