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Funeral and Wake Catering for Chislehurst events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Chislehurst and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Fresh fish and chips in Chislehurst
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Funeral and wake catering in Chislehurst, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you. Popular choices include cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater family meals after the service and scattering of ashes gatherings.
Wakes in Chislehurst are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Chislehurst (BR7, BR1, BR2, SE9)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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How the day works
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Chislehurst; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Chislehurst
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
After a funeral in Chislehurst
Chislehurst is about 3 miles north-west of Orpington, in Greater London. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Chislehurst and nearby villages. Chislehurst is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Chislehurst to London (about 9 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Chislehurst can host a wake if home is too small. If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chislehurst station, about 0.7 miles south-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Chislehurst, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over BR7, BR1, BR2 and SE9. Local streets include Chislehurst High Street, Sanderson Square and Wilderness Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Chislehurst sits on or near the A208 and B264, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Elmstead (1 mile west), Foxbury (1 mile east), Bickley (1 mile south-west), Widmore (1 mile south-west) and Coldharbour (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.3 miles south-west) and Metropolitan Police Museum (2.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Chislehurst include The Tarn and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Chislehurst include Coopers School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Queens Head pub (within half a mile north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Allow for the service running over
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Mention allergies you know about
We serve when people are ready.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A short walk from the party
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Chislehurst is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
FAQs for Chislehurst
Can you serve after a service at Parish Church The Annunciation Of Blessed Virgin Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you come to Chislehurst?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Chislehurst is within our area and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
- 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