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Funeral and Wake Catering in Bermondsey
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Bermondsey? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Funeral and wake catering in Bermondsey
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Late-December sunset in Bermondsey is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- 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
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering in Bermondsey, fried fresh
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. For gatherings after the committal and gatherings at a village hall or club, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
In Bermondsey, a hall with parking is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Bermondsey (SE1, SE16, SE5)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Bermondsey
Is parking a problem for the van in Bermondsey?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Can you serve after a service at St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer straight away.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Bermondsey?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
After a funeral in Bermondsey
Bermondsey is about 1 mile east of London, in Greater London. Bookings in Bermondsey come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Relatives driving in can use the A100 and B202 to reach Bermondsey. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Bermondsey may suit, with the van in the car park.
Here we cover the SE1, SE16 and SE5 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Crown Square, Fire Station Square and Layard Square; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Bermondsey sits on or near the A100 and B202, which makes travel to your wake easy. For wakes just outside Bermondsey, we cover Walworth (1 mile south-west), London (1 mile west), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-east), Surrey Canal (1 mile south-east) and Surrey Quays (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (7 miles north) and Hoxton (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower of London (0.8 miles north) and Guy's Hospital (0.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bermondsey include St. James's Park Lake and Bellenden Road Nature Garden.
- Schools near Bermondsey include Asylum for the deaf and dumb (within half a mile south-west) and Harris Academy Bermondsey (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include Simon the Tanner pub (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Minories (0.9 miles north) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.5 miles north)
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why Bermondsey hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across Greater London, including Bermondsey
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Plan seating for older guests
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Allow for the service running over
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Bermondsey?
It works for everyone.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Memorial gatherings
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is London Bridge station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
What affects the price in Bermondsey
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Bermondsey, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
As a London location, Bermondsey is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Places near Bermondsey
What else we do in Bermondsey
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
- 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