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Funeral and wake catering in Blackfriars, Greater London
Funeral and wake catering in Blackfriars: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Pub wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Blackfriars?
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
How our funeral and wake catering works in Blackfriars
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. For memorial gatherings and scattering of ashes gatherings, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Wakes in Blackfriars are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Blackfriars (SE1, EC1M, EC1N)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Blackfriars: your questions answered
Could you trade in Bernie Spain Gardens?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What about parking in Blackfriars?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Where the van can park in Blackfriars
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
As a London location, Blackfriars is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your wake in Blackfriars
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, Blackfriars has its own station, London Blackfriars station.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each item
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Blackfriars; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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After a funeral in Blackfriars
Blackfriars is about 1 mile north-west of London, in Greater London. Bookings in Blackfriars come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Blackfriars is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
With the A4 and A40 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Blackfriars. A club or hall near Blackfriars gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
For wakes in SE1, EC1M and EC1N, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on Oat Lane, Bear Lane and Shoe Lane, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A4 and A40, Blackfriars is simple for us to get to for your wake. For wakes just outside Blackfriars, we cover Temple (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile west), Bankside (1 mile south-east), Smithfield (1 mile north) and Clare Market (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
A little further out are St Brides Crypt Museum (within half a mile north-west) and St Philip's Hospital (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Blackfriars include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include London Nautical School (0.5 miles south-west) and St Alban's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Black Friar pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Barts Health Archives (within half a mile north-east) and County of London (0.6 miles east)
Nearby places to Blackfriars
What else we do in Blackfriars
- 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