Greater London · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Becontree Heath events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Becontree Heath? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at venues
A chip van near Becontree Heath
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Becontree Heath
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Becontree Heath
Someone else can make the booking for you. We are often asked to cater celebrations of life and remembrance gatherings, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
In Becontree Heath, a hall with parking is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Becontree Heath (RM8, RM10, RM7)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In winter, it’s dark in Becontree Heath by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Becontree Heath
What else we do in Becontree Heath
What affects the price in Becontree Heath
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Have chairs for those who need them
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Wake catering near Becontree Heath
Becontree Heath is about 1 mile south-west of Romford, in Greater London. People in Becontree Heath book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Becontree Heath is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
Families holding a service at Hartley Brook Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Relatives arriving by train should know that Chadwell Heath station is about 1.1 miles away.
Here we cover the RM8, RM10 and RM7 postcode area. That could mean a wake at a home on Bull Lane, Wood Lane and Crow Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Becontree Heath we cover include Rush Green (1 mile east), Chadwell Heath (1 mile north-west), Becontree (1 mile south), Romford (1 mile north-east) and Dagenham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles south-west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west), Shoreditch (10 miles west) and Walthamstow (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Redbridge Museum (3.4 miles west) and The Brewery (1.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Becontree Heath include The Chase Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Becontree Heath include William Bellamy Primary School (less than half a mile south) and St. Edward's Church of England School (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Eastbrook pub (1 mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Dagenham (less than half a mile south-east)
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Events we cater in Becontree Heath
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after the committal
- A tribute meal
A club or hall near Becontree Heath gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether travel is included
Becontree Heath questions
Can you serve after a service at Hartley Brook Church?
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.
What about parking in Becontree Heath?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
- 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