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Funeral and wake catering in Coombe, Greater London
Funeral and wake catering in Coombe: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- A wake at the family home
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Coombe
Funeral and wake catering in Coombe, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. Typical bookings include family meals after the service and remembrance gatherings, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
Wakes in Coombe are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Coombe (KT2, KT3, SW20)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Coombe is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Coombe: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Coombe?
The closest is Norbiton station, roughly 1 mile away.
We are gathering after a service at Christ Church New Malden: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you straight away whether we are available.
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
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.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. A wake in Coombe in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Coombe? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Related guides
Wakes in Coombe: venues and practical details
Coombe is about 1 mile north of New Malden, in Greater London. For a wake in Coombe, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Coombe can host a wake if home is too small. Relatives arriving by train should know that Norbiton station is about 1 mile away.
Here we cover the KT2, KT3 and SW20 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on West Road, Crown Road and Traps Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Coombe, we also cover Motspur Park (1 mile south-east), Coombe Hill (1 mile north), Kingston Vale (1 mile north-east), Norbiton (1 mile south-west) and New Malden (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (1.3 miles south) and Kingston Hospital (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Kew Gardens Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Local schools include Coombe Girls' School (0.6 miles south) and Canbury School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Public House (0.8 miles south)
Perfect for your wake in Coombe
It takes one job off a very long list.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Coombe, people book us for events such as:
- Life celebrations
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial events and anniversaries
After a service at Christ Church New Malden, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Mention allergies you know about
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Towns and villages near Coombe
Other occasions in Coombe
Why choose a fish and chip van in Coombe?
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. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Greater London, including Coombe
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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