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Funeral and wake catering in Barking Riverside, Greater London
Funeral and wake catering in Barking Riverside: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Funeral and wake catering for Barking Riverside events
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Barking Riverside
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. Popular choices include pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for remembrance gatherings and gatherings at home after a funeral.
For a wake in Barking Riverside, a hall or club with a car park is often simplest. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Barking Riverside (IG11, RM9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Barking Riverside
Barking Riverside is about 1 mile south-east of Barking, in Greater London. For wakes in Barking Riverside, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Barking Riverside is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Barking Riverside to London (about 9 miles away).
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Barking Riverside may suit. Families holding a service at Christ Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
For wakes in IG11 and RM9, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Minter Road, Thames Road and Hugget Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Thames View Estate (1 mile north-west), Castle Green (1 mile north-east), Dagenham Dock (1 mile east), Thamesmead (1 mile south-east) and Dagenham Green (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Barking Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-west) and East End Women's Museum (1.8 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Ripple Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Riverside School (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include River (1.8 miles east)
Common questions in Barking Riverside
We’re gathering after a service at Christ Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Barking Riverside?
Barking Riverside has its own station: Barking Riverside station.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Let us know of any allergies
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in Barking Riverside
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For family travelling by train, Barking Riverside station is in Barking Riverside itself.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Where the van can park in Barking Riverside
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Barking Riverside 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 will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
How the day works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in Barking Riverside is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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