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Funeral and wake catering in Cranbrook, Greater London
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Cranbrook and across Greater London.
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Cranbrook?
Funeral and wake catering in Cranbrook, cooked to order
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and memorial events and anniversaries.
In Cranbrook, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely, which we can help you think through. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Cranbrook (IG1, IG2, E12)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- We cover Cranbrook and the whole of Greater London
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A clear quote before booking
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Mention allergies you know about
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Plan for a few extra people
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
A table of photos helps people talk.
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In winter, it is dark in Cranbrook by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Cranbrook? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Cranbrook
It can be a fitting tribute.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Pub wakes
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Cranbrook may suit, with the van in the car park.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
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’ll quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Towns and villages near Cranbrook
Also in Cranbrook
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Arranging a wake in Cranbrook
Cranbrook is about 2 miles north-east of Forest Gate, in Greater London. Around Cranbrook, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We serve 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Ilford station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Families holding a service at St Clement's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
We cover wakes in every part of IG1, IG2 and E12 and the streets around it. From Mill Road, York Road and Prior Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For wakes just outside Cranbrook, we cover Ilford (1 mile south-east), Redbridge (1 mile north-west), Gants Hill (1 mile north-east), Little Ilford (1 mile south) and Manor Park (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Redbridge Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Wanstead Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Highlands Primary School (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include Great Spoon of Ilford pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Cann Hall (2.3 miles west)
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Cranbrook
What’s the nearest station to Cranbrook?
The closest is Ilford station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at St Clement's Church?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Cranbrook 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.
On the menu in Cranbrook
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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