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Funeral and Wake Catering in Coldblow
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Coldblow and across Greater London.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering in Coldblow
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. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Coldblow
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for memorial gatherings and gatherings at a village hall or club.
In Coldblow, a hall with parking is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Coldblow (DA5)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Coldblow
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Relatives arriving by train should know that Bexley station, about 0.6 miles west, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- How much space the van takes up
- Travel, tolls and road charges
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Coldblow. A wake in Coldblow in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or DA5 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Coldblow 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 booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
After a funeral in Coldblow
Coldblow is about 3 miles east of Sidcup, in Greater London. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Coldblow and nearby villages. Coldblow is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Coldblow to London (12 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Local halls and clubs near Coldblow can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Coldblow, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Greater London takes in DA5. Whether your wake is on St Mary's Road, Dartford Road and Wansunt Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. For wakes just outside Coldblow, we cover Joyden's Wood (1 mile south-east), Bowmans (1 mile east), North Cray (1 mile south-west), Crayford (1 mile north-east) and Wilmington (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (12 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (13 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Bexley Museum (0.7 miles north) and Bexley Hospital (1.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Beths Grammar School (0.8 miles north-west) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1 mile north)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Wick pub (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Colyers (2.4 miles north)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. The cost per head generally 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.
Why book our van in Coldblow
- Bookings across Greater London, including Coldblow
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Also near Coldblow
More for events in Coldblow
What affects the price in Coldblow
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Allow a little extra
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Have chairs for those who need them
Remember the journey from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
FAQs for Coldblow
What’s the nearest station to Coldblow?
The closest is Bexley station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Is parking a problem for the van in Coldblow?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- 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