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Funeral and wake catering in Coldharbour, Greater London
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Coldharbour? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes at venues
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in Coldharbour?
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Coldharbour; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or E14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Coldharbour
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We’re frequently asked to cater a wake at the family home and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, serving gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas.
In Coldharbour, a hall with parking is often the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Coldharbour (E14, SE10, E22)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Coldharbour: halls, homes and travel
Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Greenwich, in Greater London. For wakes in Coldharbour, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
Local halls and clubs near Coldharbour can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park. For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Canary Wharf station, about 0.5 miles north-west.
Wherever your wake is in E14, SE10 and E22, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Canada Square, Simpson's Road and Amsterdam Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Coldharbour is on the A1206 and A1261, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Coldharbour we cover include Blackwall (1 mile north-east), London Docklands (1 mile west), Poplar (1 mile north-west), Canary Wharf (1 mile west) and Heron Quays (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Coldharbour includes Tower Hill and Lavender Pond.
- Local schools include Tower Hamlets College (0.6 miles north-west) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Gun pub (under half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Holy Trinity (2.3 miles north-west)
Who books funeral and wake catering in Coldharbour?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Whatever the occasion in Coldharbour, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wakes at venues
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A tribute meal
Families holding a service at All Saints Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Any minimum charge
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
As a London location, Coldharbour is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Coldharbour
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
FAQs for Coldharbour
Can you serve after a service at All Saints 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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is parking a problem for the van in Coldharbour?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What if we don’t know numbers?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall has an urn
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Mention allergies you know about
We park quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. 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.
What you get with us
- We cover Coldharbour and the whole of Greater London
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Coldharbour
More for events in Coldharbour
- 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