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Funeral and Wake Catering in Dagenham Dock
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Dagenham Dock and Greater London, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Pub wakes
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Dagenham Dock events
Events we cater in Dagenham Dock
It is one less thing to organise.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Pub wakes
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
A club or hall near Dagenham Dock gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
Funeral and wake catering in Dagenham Dock, cooked to order
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. We are often asked to cater wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and gatherings after scattering ashes, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
In Dagenham Dock, a hall with parking is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Dagenham Dock (RM9, SE28, IG11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. The cost per head usually 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 Dagenham Dock
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
Where the van can park in Dagenham Dock
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
As a London location, Dagenham Dock is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Common questions in Dagenham Dock
We are gathering after a service at St Martin's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Could you trade in Parsloes Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
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.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Frequently, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Arranging a wake in Dagenham Dock
Dagenham Dock is about 2 miles south-west of Dagenham, in Greater London. From the centre of Dagenham Dock to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 10 miles away.
For a service at a church like St Martin's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Relatives arriving by train should know that Dagenham Dock station is about 0.5 miles away.
This part of Greater London takes in RM9, SE28 and IG11, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Perry Road, Choats Road and Chequers Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. For wakes just outside Dagenham Dock, we cover Dagenham Green (1 mile north-east), Hornchurch Marshes (1 mile east), Thamesmead (1 mile south-west), Beam Park (1 mile east) and Barking Riverside (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (10 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.7 miles west) and River (0.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Dagenham Dock include Scrattons Eco Park.
- Local schools include Riverside School (0.9 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Numbers
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Mention allergies you know about
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A table of photos helps people talk.
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How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In summer, a wake in Dagenham Dock has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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