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Funeral and Wake Catering in Charing Cross
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Charing Cross? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Fresh fish and chips in Charing Cross
A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- We cover Charing Cross and the whole of Greater London
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Funeral and wake catering in Charing Cross, cooked to order
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater pub wakes and memorial events and anniversaries.
In Charing Cross, 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, which we can help you think through. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Charing Cross (W1F, W1D, W1S)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Also near Charing Cross
What else we do in Charing Cross
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In Charing Cross, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Plan for a few extra people
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Arranging a wake in Charing Cross
Charing Cross is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We cover Charing Cross as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London.
Charing Cross is on or near the A4 and A301, handy for relatives driving in. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Charing Cross may suit, with the van in the car park.
Wherever your wake is in W1F, W1D and W1S, we can bring the van to you. Whether your wake is on Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Main roads around Charing Cross include the A4 and A301, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include St James's (1 mile west), Adelphi (1 mile north-east), Chinatown (1 mile north-west), West End (1 mile north) and Covent Garden (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west) and Ruislip (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (1.2 miles east) and Royal United Services Institute (less than half a mile south). Open spaces near Charing Cross include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Charing Cross include Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.6 miles south) and Westminster Abbey Choir School (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include Silver Cross Tavern (under half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include London Library (under half a mile west) and Liberty of the Savoy (within half a mile north-east)
Charing Cross questions
Can you serve after a service at St Martin-in-the-Fields?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is parking a problem for the van in Charing Cross?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Charing Cross 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 you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Who books funeral and wake catering in Charing Cross?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Pub wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as St Martin-in-the-Fields, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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