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Funeral and wake catering in Clerkenwell, Greater London
Funeral and wake catering in Clerkenwell: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Fresh fish and chips in Clerkenwell
How our funeral and wake catering works in Clerkenwell
Services frequently run over, and we’ll work around the service and the family. For wakes at church halls and clubs and family meals after the service, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
In Clerkenwell, a hall with parking is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Clerkenwell (N1, EC1V, WC1X)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Wakes in Clerkenwell: venues and practical details
Clerkenwell is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. From the centre of Clerkenwell to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Clerkenwell is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
A club or hall near Clerkenwell gives space for everyone and parking for the van. With the A1 and A5201 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Clerkenwell.
We take the van to wakes all over N1, EC1V and WC1X and the streets around it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Long Lane, City Road and Noel Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Clerkenwell sits on or near the A1 and A5201, which makes travel to your wake easy. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Farringdon (1 mile south), Angel (1 mile north), Smithfield (1 mile south), Holborn (1 mile south-west) and St Pancras (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include County of London (0.9 miles south-east) and Museum of Funeral History (under half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Clerkenwell include Tech City College (within half a mile north-east) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sekforde pub (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barts Health Archives (0.6 miles south)
Clerkenwell questions
Can the van park in King Square Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Can you serve after a service at St James's Church?
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. Send us the address.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Clerkenwell?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What affects the price in Clerkenwell
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Clerkenwell 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’ll advise.
On the menu in Clerkenwell
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Nearby places to Clerkenwell
Other occasions in Clerkenwell
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Clerkenwell; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Build in time for delays
- Ask the venue about the van
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Occasions we serve in Clerkenwell
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Clerkenwell book the van for events such as:
- A tribute meal
- Small family memorials
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For a service at a church like St James's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
Why choose a fish and chip van in Clerkenwell?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
For event organisers in Clerkenwell
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
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.
- 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