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Funeral and Wake Catering for Barnes events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Barnes and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering for Barnes events
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in Barnes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
About our funeral and wake catering in Barnes
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Popular choices include pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes at church halls and clubs and memorial events and anniversaries.
In Barnes, a hall with parking is frequently the easiest option. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Barnes (SW13, SW15, SW14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
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.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Barnes
Could you trade in Barn Elms?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Barnes?
Barnes Bridge station, in Barnes itself.
What about guests who do not 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.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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 work through them with you.
Wakes in Barnes: venues and practical details
Barnes is about 2 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. Wherever your wake is in the SW13 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve 764 places in Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Barnes to London (about 7 miles away).
Relatives driving in can use the A306 and B349 to reach Barnes. Families holding a service at Barnes Methodist Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
For wakes in SW13, SW15 and SW14, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Your wake could be at a house on Church Road, Station Road and Barnes High Street or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Barnes sits on or near the A306 and B349, so getting the van to your wake is simple. If your venue is just outside Barnes, we also cover Old Chiswick (1 mile north), Turnham Green (1 mile north-west), Mortlake (1 mile south-west), East Sheen (1 mile south-west) and Putney (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Putney Exchange (1.4 miles south-east) and Municipal Borough of Acton (2.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Barnes includes Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Local schools include The Harrodian School (0.6 miles north) and Chiswick School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Sun Inn (within half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Polish Library POSK in London (1.4 miles north)
Who books funeral and wake catering in Barnes?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Barnes and Greater London:
- A tribute meal
- Pub wakes
- A wake at the family home
- Village hall wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, there is a station right in Barnes: Barnes Bridge station.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
- The van’s size and access needs
- Payment terms and deposit
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Barnes 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 are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Barnes
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Barnes? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Sunset in Barnes is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Related guides
- 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