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Funeral and Wake Catering for Clapham Junction events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Clapham Junction and the surrounding area.
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Planning an event in Clapham Junction?
Funeral and wake catering in Clapham Junction, fried fresh
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. Whether it is wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and wakes at home, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
In Clapham Junction, a hall with parking is often the easiest option. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Clapham Junction (SW11, SW18, SW4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your wake in Clapham Junction
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
In Clapham Junction and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
If the funeral is at a church such as Clapham Welsh Presbyterian Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Remember the journey from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
FAQs for Clapham Junction
Could you trade in Imperial Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Clapham Junction?
Clapham Junction station, in Clapham Junction itself.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you come to Clapham Junction?
Yes, we do. Clapham Junction is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Clapham Junction.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Clapham Junction: halls, homes and travel
Clapham Junction is about 3 miles south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. Tell us where your wake in Clapham Junction will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Clapham Junction may suit. Clapham Junction is on or near the A3207, handy for relatives driving in.
We take the van to wakes all over the SW11, SW18 and SW4 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on York Road, Este Road and Home Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Clapham Junction sits on or near the A3207, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Close by, we cover wakes in Battersea (1 mile south-east), Sands End (1 mile north-west), Chelsea Harbour (1 mile north-west), Wandsworth (1 mile south-west) and Clapham (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles north-east), City of Westminster (4 miles north), Marylebone (4 miles north), Kensington (3 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Soseki Museum (0.9 miles east) and Baynard's Castle (4.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Clapham Junction includes Battersea Park Lake and Wandle Meadow Nature Park.
- Nearby schools include Thames Christian College (less than half a mile north-west) and Emanuel School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Falcon pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Streatham Hill (2.5 miles south-east)
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In winter, it’s dark in Clapham Junction by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Clapham Junction
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Classic food your guests already know
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
The cost per head normally 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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Clapham Junction, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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