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Funeral and Wake Catering in Bankside
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Bankside? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Family meals after the service
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Planning an event in Bankside?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Bankside
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. Typical bookings include gatherings at a village hall or club and wakes at home, serving sausage and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
In Bankside, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Bankside (SE1, EC4Y, EC4V)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
How the day works
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Bankside; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Bankside, and we will check the date and send a price.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Bankside
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For event organisers in Bankside
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Places near Bankside
More for events in Bankside
Bankside: halls, homes and travel
Bankside is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. Bankside is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Bankside is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
A club or hall near Bankside gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there is a station right in Bankside: London Blackfriars station.
For wakes in SE1, EC4Y and EC4V, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Bear Lane, Bush Lane and Swan Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Bankside is on the A201 and A300, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Bankside we cover include Blackfriars (1 mile north-west), Temple (1 mile north-west), Temple Bar (1 mile north-west), Waterloo (1 mile south-west) and Smithfield (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Gabriel's Wharf (under half a mile west) and County of London (0.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near Bankside include St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south-west) and The Cathedral School of St Saviour and St Mary Overy (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Founders Arms (within half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Barts Health Archives (0.6 miles north)
Where the van can park in Bankside
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
As a London location, Bankside 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 before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Bankside?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Whatever the occasion in Bankside, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Small family memorials
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at home
Relatives driving in can use the A201 and A300 to reach Bankside.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there is a minimum
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
Bankside: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at St Mary Mounthaw?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Could you trade in Bernie Spain Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cover Bankside?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Bankside. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Bankside?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
- 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