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Funeral and Wake Catering in Broom Hill
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Broom Hill and across Greater London.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at home
Funeral and wake catering in Broom Hill
Funeral and wake catering in Broom Hill, fried fresh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Whether it’s small family memorials and remembrance gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
In Broom Hill, 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. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Broom Hill (BR6, BR5)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Broom Hill?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Broom Hill hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
FAQs for Broom Hill
Could you trade in Jubilee Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Broom Hill?
The closest is Orpington station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Check the hall has an urn
- Plan for a few extra people
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In Broom Hill, it’s 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.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Broom Hill? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Broom Hill
What else we do in Broom Hill
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Where the van can park in Broom Hill
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Broom Hill is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Broom Hill
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Broom Hill: halls, homes and travel
Broom Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. People in Broom Hill book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Broom Hill; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in BR6 and BR5, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. From New Road, Irene Road and Sandy Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Broom Hill we cover include Crofton (1 mile south-west), Petts Wood (1 mile north-west), Locksbottom (2 miles west), Farnborough (2 miles south-west) and Green Street Green (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Mall (3.8 miles north-west) and Orpington Hospital (1.3 miles south). The countryside around Broom Hill includes Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Schools near Broom Hill include Harris Academy Orpington (0.8 miles south-east) and The Priory School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cricketers pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Who books funeral and wake catering in Broom Hill?
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Orpington station is about 0.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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