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Funeral and wake catering in Custom House, Greater London
Funeral and wake catering in Custom House: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in Custom House?
Funeral and wake catering in Custom House, fried fresh
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. For life celebrations and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas and more.
For a wake in Custom House, a hall or club with a car park is often simplest. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Custom House (E16, E13)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your wake in Custom House
It’s one less thing to organise.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Custom House book the van for occasions like:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For family travelling by train, there’s a station right in Custom House: Custom House station.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 nobody has to miss the wake.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Custom House: halls, homes and travel
Custom House is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. From the centre of Custom House to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Families holding a service at St Matthew's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Local halls and clubs near Custom House can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
We cover wakes in every part of E16 and E13 and the streets around it. That could mean a wake at a home on Tree Road, Ethel Road and Booth Road, wherever the van can park. Custom House sits on or near the A1020, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Other places close to Custom House we cover include West Silvertown (1 mile south-west), Silvertown (1 mile south), Canning Town (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile east) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find East Ham (2 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Custom House include Gilbert's Pit and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Custom House include Royal Docks Academy (within half a mile north-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Connaught Tavern (within half a mile east)
Common questions in Custom House
What about parking in Custom House?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Can you serve after a service at St Matthew's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Custom House
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. A wake in Custom House in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- 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.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Also near Custom House
Also in Custom House
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Let us know of any allergies
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
- 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