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Funeral and Wake Catering for Belvedere events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Belvedere and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Celebrations of life
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at home
Funeral and wake catering in Belvedere
Arranging a wake in Belvedere
Belvedere is about 3 miles east of Plumstead, in Greater London. People in Belvedere book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Belvedere is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
A club or hall near Belvedere gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park. For a service at a church like Parish Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We cover wakes in every part of DA17, DA8 and DA18. That could mean a wake at a home on Cray Road, Adit Road and Clive Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Belvedere, we also cover Lessness Heath (1 mile west), Erith (1 mile south-east), Northumberland Heath (1 mile south-east), Bexley Riverside (1 mile south-east) and West Heath (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west) and Shoreditch (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Colyers (1.3 miles south-east) and Erith and District Hospital (0.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Belvedere include Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Trinity Church of England School (within half a mile east) and Trinity School (under half a mile east)
- Local pubs include Priory Club pub (under half a mile west)
Funeral and wake catering in Belvedere, cooked to order
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. Typical bookings include wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and gatherings after the committal, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
In Belvedere, 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. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Belvedere (DA17, DA8, DA18)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Belvedere: your questions answered
Could you trade in Lesnes Abbey Woods?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Belvedere?
Belvedere station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Perfect for your wake in Belvedere
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Belvedere, people book us for occasions like:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A wake at the family home
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
If relatives are coming by rail, Belvedere station, about 0.5 miles north, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In summer, a wake in Belvedere has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
Belvedere 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 picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Belvedere?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Belvedere hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our prices page or the cost guide.
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. Ask the council or landowner early.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- Your choice of menu
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Belvedere? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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