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Funeral and wake catering in Barkingside, Greater London
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Barkingside? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Small family memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at venues
Funeral and wake catering for Barkingside events
Funeral and wake catering in Barkingside, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. We are often asked to cater celebrations of life and pub wakes, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy.
In Barkingside, a hall with parking is often the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Barkingside (IG6, IG2, IG5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Barkingside?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
These are some of the bookings we take in Barkingside and Greater London:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at home
If the funeral is at a church such as Children's Church And Lych Gate At Barnardo's, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- Service time
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Barkingside: halls, homes and travel
Barkingside is about 3 miles south-east of Woodford, in Greater London. In and around Barkingside, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Barkingside to London (10 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Seven Kings station, about 1.6 miles south. A club or hall near Barkingside gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
For wakes in IG6, IG2 and IG5, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve a wake on streets such as Bute Road, Duke Road and Oaks Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Newbury Park (1 mile south), Gants Hill (1 mile south-west), Seven Kings (1 mile south-east) and Redbridge (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles south-west), Marylebone (11 miles south-west), Kensington (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (10 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (1.2 miles north-east) and King George Hospital (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
- Schools near Barkingside include Ilford County High School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The New Fairlop Oak pub (0.6 miles north)
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Questions from Barkingside
Can you serve after a service at Children's Church And Lych Gate At Barnardo's?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What about parking in Barkingside?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
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 will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Allow for the service running over
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Barkingside?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Barkingside
- Events in Barkingside and across Greater London
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Barkingside is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. In winter, it is dark in Barkingside by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: 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.
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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