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Funeral and Wake Catering for Cranham events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Cranham.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Funeral and wake catering for Cranham events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Cranham
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and remembrance gatherings, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Wakes in Cranham 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 serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Cranham (RM14)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Cranham: halls, homes and travel
Cranham is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. In and around Cranham, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Cranham to London (about 16 miles away).
A club or hall near Cranham gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park. Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Upminster station, roughly 0.7 miles west of the centre.
Wherever your wake is in RM14, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Avon Road, Moor Lane and Front Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For wakes just outside Cranham, we cover Upminster (1 mile west), Puddle Dock (1 mile east), Upminster Bridge (1 mile west), North Ockendon (2 miles south-east) and Emerson Park (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Shoreditch (15 miles west), Walthamstow (13 miles west), Hoxton (15 miles west), Whitechapel (15 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west) and Plaistow (11 miles west).
A little further out are Hornchurch Urban District (2.2 miles west) and St George's Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Cranham Brickfields.
- Local schools include The James Oglethorpe Primary School (under half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crumpled Horn pub (1 mile south-west)
What affects the price in Cranham
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Cranham, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- A clear quote before you book
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
See our prices page or the cost guide.
How it works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In Cranham, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RM14 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Cranham is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Nearby places to Cranham
Also in Cranham
Common questions in Cranham
What’s the nearest station to Cranham?
Upminster station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre.
Could you trade in St. Andrew's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
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.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cover Cranham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Cranham is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan for a few extra people
- Plan seating for older guests
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We park quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
- 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