City of London · England
Funeral and wake catering in City of London
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in City of London.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Book the van in City of London
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
As a London location, City of London is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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 will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
About our funeral and wake catering in City of London
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for memorial events and anniversaries and small family memorials.
For a wake in City of London, a hall or club with a car park is frequently simplest, though home can work with a drive. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Area
- City of London (EC4V, EC1A, EC2M, EC2Y)
- Area hub
- City of London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose funeral and wake catering in City of London?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever the occasion in City of London, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- A wake at the family home
- Small family memorials
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial gatherings
City of London is on or near the A1 and A3, handy for relatives driving in.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there’s a minimum
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in City of London. Summer evenings in City of London stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in City of London, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Check the hall has an urn
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Nearby places to City of London
What else we do in City of London
Questions from City of London
We’re gathering after a service at St Olave Old Jewry: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is parking a problem for the van in City of London?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including City of London. Find your area.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in City of London?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
After a funeral in City of London
City of London is about 1 mile north of London, in City of London. Whether your wake is in the middle of City of London or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price.
After a service at St Olave Old Jewry, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. If relatives are coming by rail, London Cannon Street station serves City of London directly.
We cover wakes in every part of the EC4V, EC1A, EC2M and EC2Y postcode area. Streets in the area include Aldermanbury Square, Monkwell Square and Paternoster Square, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around City of London include the A1 and A3, which makes travel to your wake easy. Close by, we cover wakes in Barbican Estate (1 mile north), Bishopsgate (1 mile east), Finsbury (1 mile north), Aldgate (1 mile east) and St Luke's (1 mile north).
Other landmarks nearby include County of London (within half a mile north) and London Bridge Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). Within reach you will find St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Local schools include Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre (0.5 miles north) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Golden Fleece pub (within half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barts Health Archives (within half a mile north-west)
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Events in City of London and the surrounding area
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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