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Funeral and wake catering in Battersea, Greater London
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Battersea and across Greater London.
- Wakes at venues
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after the committal
Funeral and wake catering in Battersea
About our funeral and wake catering in Battersea
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. We serve sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater a tribute meal and a wake at the family home.
In Battersea, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely, which we can help you think through. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Location
- Battersea (SW11, SW18, SW4)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In summer, a wake in Battersea has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will 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.
Wakes in Battersea: venues and practical details
Battersea is about 3 miles south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. We cover Battersea as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Battersea is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
If the funeral is at a church such as Clapham Welsh Presbyterian Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. For family travelling by train, Clapham Junction station serves Battersea directly.
We cover wakes in every part of SW11, SW18 and SW4. We can serve a wake on streets such as York Road, Este Road and Home Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Being close to the A3207, Battersea is simple for us to get to for your wake. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Clapham Junction (1 mile north-west), Sands End (1 mile north-west), Chelsea Harbour (1 mile north-west), Wandsworth (1 mile south-west) and Clapham (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles north-east), City of Westminster (4 miles north), Marylebone (4 miles north), Kensington (3 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Soseki Museum (0.9 miles east) and Streatham Hill (2.5 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Henman Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Schools near Battersea include Thames Christian College (0.5 miles north-west) and Emanuel School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Falcon pub (under half a mile west)
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Battersea
Can you serve after a service at Clapham Welsh Presbyterian Church?
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.
Can the van park in Imperial Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Towns and villages near Battersea
Other occasions in Battersea
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Allow a little extra
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
As a London location, Battersea is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- 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