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Funeral and Wake Catering for Crook Log events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Crook Log? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at venues
Planning an event in Crook Log?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Crook Log
Services often run over, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Typical bookings include gatherings after the committal and gatherings at a village hall or club, serving mushy peas, gravy and sausage and chips.
In Crook Log, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Crook Log (DA7, DA6, DA16)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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 generally the easier option.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Allow for the service running over
- Check the hall has an urn
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Allow a little extra
We park quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Crook Log: halls, homes and travel
Crook Log is about 3 miles south-east of Plumstead, in Greater London. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Crook Log and the surrounding area. Crook Log is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Crook Log may suit, with the van in the car park. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there’s a station right in Crook Log: Bexleyheath station.
For wakes in DA7, DA6 and DA16, we just need to know where the van can park. Whether your wake is on Bean Road, Lion Road and Alers Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Crook Log, we cover Upton (1 mile east), Bexleyheath (1 mile east), Welling (1 mile west), Blendon (1 mile south) and Bexley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bexley Hospital (less than half a mile south-east) and Bexley Museum (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Crook Log include Summer Hill and Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools include Bexleyheath Academy (0.8 miles east) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crook Log Public House (within half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (2.2 miles east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Crook Log
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- Service time
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In winter, it’s dark in Crook Log by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
Crook Log 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’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Places near Crook Log
Other occasions in Crook Log
Common questions in Crook Log
What about parking in Crook Log?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Which station is closest to Crook Log?
Crook Log has its own station: Bexleyheath station.
Can the van come to Crook Log?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Crook Log. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
- 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