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Funeral and wake catering in Ardleigh Green, Greater London
Funeral and wake catering in Ardleigh Green: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Book the van in Ardleigh Green
Who books funeral and wake catering in Ardleigh Green?
It can be a fitting tribute.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Ardleigh Green, people book us for events such as:
- Life celebrations
- Village hall wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
A club or hall near Ardleigh Green gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
How our funeral and wake catering works in Ardleigh Green
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for gatherings at home after a funeral and gatherings after the committal.
In Ardleigh Green, a hall with parking is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Ardleigh Green (RM2, RM11, RM3)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
- Allow for the service running over
- Plan for a few extra people
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In Ardleigh Green, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Wakes in Ardleigh Green: venues and practical details
Ardleigh Green is about 2 miles east of Romford, in Greater London. Give us the address of your wake in Ardleigh Green, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Ardleigh Green to London (15 miles away).
Families holding a service at All Saints often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Gidea Park station, about 0.5 miles west.
We take the van to wakes all over the RM2, RM11 and RM3 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Ewan Road, Helen Road and Haynes Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in Gallows Corner (1 mile north), Emerson Park (1 mile south-east), Heath Park (1 mile south-west), Gidea Park (1 mile north-west) and Hornchurch (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (15 miles south-west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Harold Wood Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and The Mercury Mall (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hornchurch Cutting.
- Nearby schools include The Royal Liberty School (less than half a mile north-west) and Havering College of Further and Higher Education (less than half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Public House (0.7 miles west)
- Other local spots include Hornchurch Urban District (1.2 miles south)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ardleigh Green?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen needed
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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Ardleigh Green questions
Can you serve after a service at All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is parking a problem for the van in Ardleigh Green?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Can you come to the house?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Do you cover Ardleigh Green?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Ardleigh Green and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, use our quote form.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Planning the van’s spot
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:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Confirmation that the van can park there
As a London location, Ardleigh Green is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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