Greater London · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Colliers Wood events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Colliers Wood and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Small family memorials
- Pub wakes
- A tribute meal
A chip van near Colliers Wood
About our funeral and wake catering in Colliers Wood
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We’re often asked to cater celebrations of life and anniversary memorials, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In Colliers Wood, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Area
- Colliers Wood (SW17, SW19, CR4)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 solves that by cooking on site.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Events we cater in Colliers Wood
It works for everyone.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Colliers Wood and Greater London:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Pub wakes
Families holding a service at St Nicholas frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Colliers Wood
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- We cover Colliers Wood and the whole of Greater London
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How the day works
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Colliers Wood; plan a lit path from the door 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.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Colliers Wood: your questions answered
What about parking in Colliers Wood?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
We are gathering after a service at St Nicholas: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What if we do not know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Do you come to Colliers Wood?
We do. Colliers Wood is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Wake catering near Colliers Wood
Colliers Wood is about 5 miles south of Brompton, in Greater London. Around Colliers Wood, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Colliers Wood is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Colliers Wood to London (6 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Tooting station serves Colliers Wood directly. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Colliers Wood may suit, with the van in the car park.
We take the van to wakes all over the SW17, SW19 and CR4 postcode area. We can serve a wake on streets such as Acre Road, Boyd Road and Park Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Tooting (1 mile north), Tooting Bec (1 mile north), Merton Abbey (1 mile south-west), Furzedown (1 mile north-east) and Eastfields (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Southside Wandsworth (2.7 miles north-west) and Grove Hospital (0.6 miles north). Open spaces near Colliers Wood include Henman Hill and Myrna Close.
- Schools near Colliers Wood include Ensham School (0.5 miles north-east) and Graveney School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Royal Standard pub (0.5 miles west)
- Local facilities include St Leonard's (1.7 miles north-east)
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Build in time for delays
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
As a London location, Colliers Wood 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.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Colliers Wood
More for events in Colliers Wood
- 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