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Funeral and wake catering in Chelsfield, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Chelsfield and across Greater London.
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering for Chelsfield events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Chelsfield
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. Whether it’s small family memorials and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In Chelsfield, a hall with parking is frequently the easiest option. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Chelsfield (BR6)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Wake catering near Chelsfield
Chelsfield is about 2 miles south-east of Orpington, in Greater London. For wakes in Chelsfield, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chelsfield station, about 0.8 miles west. Chelsfield is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in BR6 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Orlestone Gardens, Warren Road and Bucks Cross Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Maypole (1 mile south-east), Bopeep (1 mile south-east), Goddington (1 mile north-west), Well Hill (1 mile east) and Pratt's Bottom (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Hoxton (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west) and Wimbledon (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include London Borough of Bromley Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Orpington Hospital (1.4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School (1.2 miles north-west) and Harris Academy Orpington (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Five Bells Public House (under half a mile south)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why Chelsfield hosts choose us
- A clear quote before booking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Chelsfield?
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at venues
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
After a service at Church of St Martin of Tours, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
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.
FAQs for Chelsfield
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Could you trade in Hewitt's Chalk Bank?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can the wake be at home?
Often, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
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What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
As a London location, Chelsfield is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Summer evenings in Chelsfield stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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