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Funeral and Wake Catering in Greater London

We take the van to 764 towns and villages in Greater London for funeral and wake catering, cooked to order at your event.

Funeral and Wake Catering in Greater London

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Funeral and wake catering across Greater London

A fish and chip van for wakes and gatherings after a funeral. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and tell us about your event for a quote.

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Funeral and wake catering in Greater London: what to expect

Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. We serve gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for family meals after the service and a wake at the family home.

A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time.

  1. The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
  2. We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
  3. We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
  4. We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
  5. We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.

Pricing in Greater London

Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.

Why book with us

  • A clear quote before booking
  • The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
  • Classic food your guests already know
  • We cook inside the van, whatever the weather

Get a quote

Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.

Near you in London

You will find the van serving near St Mary-at-Hill, St George the Martyr and The BFI Reuben Library. Other local landmarks include Trinity Arms Public House (within half a mile south-east), Ark Globe Academy (under half a mile south), Charles Dickens Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and Newington Gardens (under half a mile south). London has its own railway station: Elephant & Castle station. A little further out are Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles north-west) and Museum of Life Sciences (less than half a mile north-east). Within reach you’ll find Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.

  • Nearby schools include London School of Musical Theatre (less than half a mile west)
  • Parks and local facilities nearby include County of London (1.1 miles north)

Arranging a wake in Greater London

From London, City of Westminster and Marylebone to small villages, wakes in Greater London are generally at home or a local hall. We need somewhere level to park close by. Parts of Greater London are within a few miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles.

London: Families holding a service at St George the Martyr often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, London has its own station, Elephant & Castle station. In London, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.

Who books funeral and wake catering?

There is no kitchen work for anyone.

Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Greater London book the van for events such as:

  • Village hall wakes
  • Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
  • Wakes at venues
  • Family meals after the service

Organising for someone else?

Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.

Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.

DIY versus a fish and chip van

Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.

DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.

Diets, allergies and planning

A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:

  • Let someone else talk to us on the day
  • Plan for a few extra people
  • Confirm the van can park at the hall
  • Check the hall has an urn

We start when you give the word.

Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.

About the food

Haddock and chips

Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.

Cod and chips

For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.

Greater London questions

What does the van need?

Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.

What areas do you cover?

London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Greater London.

How long will the queue be?

It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.

What about guests who don’t eat fish?

Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.

Can you be flexible on the day?

We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.

Do you have allergen information?

Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.

Is the fish gluten-free?

Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.

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  • 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

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