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Funeral and wake catering in Bishopsgate, Greater London
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Bishopsgate.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A wake at the family home
A chip van near Bishopsgate
Wakes in Bishopsgate: venues and practical details
Bishopsgate is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. Tell us where your wake in Bishopsgate will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve 764 places in Greater London.
Families holding a service at Church of St Ethelburga or St Mary-at-Hill often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. If relatives are coming by rail, Bishopsgate has its own station, London Liverpool Street station.
Wakes anywhere in E1, EC2A and EC1Y start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Bush Lane, Swan Lane and Love Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Bishopsgate include the A3 and A10, so getting the van to your wake is simple. For wakes just outside Bishopsgate, we cover Aldgate (1 mile south-east), Spitalfields (1 mile east), City of London (1 mile west), Tower Hill (1 mile south) and Whitechapel (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Gabriel's Wharf (1.2 miles south-west) and Tower of London (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include The Aldgate School (within half a mile south-east) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include White Hart pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (within half a mile north-east) and County of London (less than half a mile west)
How our funeral and wake catering works in Bishopsgate
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. For wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
In Bishopsgate, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Bishopsgate (E1, EC2A, EC1Y)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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Other occasions in Bishopsgate
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
FAQs for Bishopsgate
Could you trade in Finsbury Circus?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Bishopsgate?
London Liverpool Street station, in Bishopsgate itself.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Do you cover Bishopsgate?
We do. Bishopsgate is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Mention allergies you know about
- Allow for the service running over
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A table of photos helps people talk.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
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 it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
See how we price or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
Bishopsgate is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: 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.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
What happens on the day
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In Bishopsgate, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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