England
Funeral and Wake Catering in City of London
We serve 1 towns and villages across City of London for funeral and wake catering, with everything fried fresh on the day.
Funeral and Wake Catering in City of London
Where we cater in City of London
A fish and chip van for wakes and gatherings after a funeral. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and ask us for a quote.
Main towns
Our funeral and wake catering in City of London
Services often run over, and we’ll work around the service and the family. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for remembering a loved one’s favourite food and small family memorials.
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
What you will pay
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your quote
- A menu almost everyone likes
Getting a price
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.
Around City of London
Bookings here are often close to Fashion Retail Academy, Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre and Barts Health Archives. You’ll also find Golden Fleece pub (less than half a mile south), St Alphage Garden (less than half a mile north), Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north) and St Mary-at-Hill (0.5 miles south-east). There’s a railway station in City of London itself: London Cannon Street station. Other landmarks nearby include County of London (under half a mile north) and London Bridge Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near City of London include St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Local churches include St Olave Old Jewry (under half a mile east)
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
We park quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Is a fish and chip van right for you?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- If the price includes VAT
City of London: your questions answered
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
- 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