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Funeral and Wake Catering for Bow Common events
Funeral and wake catering in Bow Common: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
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What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. A wake in Bow Common in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Bow Common? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering in Bow Common, cooked to order
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. Typical bookings include pub wakes and wakes at church halls and clubs, with sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
For a wake in Bow Common, a hall or club with a car park is often simplest, though home can work with a drive. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Bow Common (E14, E3, E1)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Bow Common questions
Could you trade in Bartlett Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What about parking in Bow Common?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Wakes in Bow Common: venues and practical details
Bow Common is about 2 miles east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Bow Common and the surrounding area. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
A club or hall near Bow Common gives space for everyone and parking for the van. Relatives arriving by train should know that Limehouse station is about 0.8 miles away.
For wakes in E14, E3 and E1, we just need to know where the van can park. From Market Way, Knapp Road and Thomas Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Limehouse (1 mile west), Bromley (1 mile north-east), Mile End (1 mile north-west), Poplar (1 mile south) and Canary Wharf (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of the Book (0.5 miles south-west) and Tower of London (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Bow Common includes Tower Hill and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Bow Common include Stebon Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and Langdon Park Secondary School (0.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Widow's Son pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Holy Trinity (1.1 miles north-west)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Bow Common?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bow Common and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Celebrations of life
- Village hall wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as All Hallows, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Allergen information for each item
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Bow Common 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
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.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Allow for the service running over
- Plan seating for older guests
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bow Common?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Events in Bow Common and across Greater London
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Also near Bow Common
Other occasions in Bow Common
- 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