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Funeral and Wake Catering in City of Westminster
Funeral and wake catering in City of Westminster: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Small family memorials
- Family meals after the service
Planning an event in City of Westminster?
For event organisers in City of Westminster
Many venues set rules for catering vans: 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 normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Funeral and wake catering in City of Westminster, fried fresh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. For a wake at the family home and gatherings at a village hall or club, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In City of Westminster, 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. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- City of Westminster (W2, NW8, W9, SW1V)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in City of Westminster
It suits all ages.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mark's, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Wake catering near City of Westminster
City of Westminster is about 3 miles west of London, in Greater London. Anywhere in W2, we can bring the van to you. City of Westminster is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
City of Westminster is on or near the A4 and A5, handy for relatives driving in. Local halls and clubs near City of Westminster can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
For wakes in W2, NW8, W9 and SW1V, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Portman Square, Grosvenor Square and Cavendish Square; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You will find City of Westminster on the A4 and A5, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. For wakes just outside City of Westminster, we cover Marylebone (1 mile north-east), Mayfair (1 mile south-east), Tyburn (1 mile west), Burlington Estate (1 mile south-east) and Connaught Village (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (3 miles south-east), Shoreditch (3 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Hampstead (3 miles north-west). City of Westminster is one of the larger places we cover in Greater London, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Nearby you’ll also find Fortius Clinic (less than half a mile north) and Westminster St James (0.8 miles south-east). The countryside around City of Westminster includes Serpentine and Primrose Hill.
- Schools near City of Westminster include The St Marylebone CofE School (0.5 miles north) and LITE Regal International School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Devonshire Arms (under half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Royal Society of Medicine Library (under half a mile north-east)
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. Sunset in City of Westminster is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
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. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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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 generally the easier option.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for City of Westminster
Can the van park in Hyde Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
We are gathering after a service at St Mark's: can you come?
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.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Do you come to City of Westminster?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and City of Westminster is within our area and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
City of Westminster 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in City of Westminster
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
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Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
- 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