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Funeral and wake catering in Crofton, Greater London
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Crofton.
- Wakes at venues
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
A chip van near Crofton
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Crofton
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. On the menu are haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for family meals after the service and gatherings at home after a funeral.
For a wake in Crofton, a hall or club with a car park is often simplest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Area
- Crofton (BR6, BR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In Crofton, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Crofton?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Crofton
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across Greater London, including Crofton
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Quick service from the hatch
More for events in Crofton
Occasions we serve in Crofton
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
These are some of the bookings we take around Crofton:
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Anniversary memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
Common questions in Crofton
We are gathering after a service at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Wake catering near Crofton
Crofton is about 1 mile south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. For a wake in Crofton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Crofton. Crofton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Crofton has its own station, Orpington station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Crofton, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in BR6 and BR5, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Grange Road, Reed Avenue and Gumping Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Crofton we cover include Broom Hill (1 mile north-east), Locksbottom (1 mile west), Petts Wood (1 mile north), Farnborough (1 mile south) and Green Street Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Orpington Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Crofton Roman Villa (within half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Crofton include Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Nearby schools include Newstead Wood School (0.6 miles south) and The Priory School (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Maxwell pub (0.5 miles south-east)
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
The cost per head normally 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.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Crofton 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 you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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