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Funeral and Wake Catering for Deptford events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Deptford and the surrounding area.
- Family meals after the service
- Remembrance gatherings
- A tribute meal
Fresh fish and chips in Deptford
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Deptford
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, with sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In Deptford, a hall with parking is often the easiest option. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Deptford (SE8, SE10, SE14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Summer evenings in Deptford stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Allow for the service running over
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Check the hall has an urn
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Towns and villages near Deptford
Also in Deptford
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Deptford?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Deptford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub wakes
- Life celebrations
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Deptford is on or near the A2209, handy for relatives driving in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
Why choose a fish and chip van in Deptford?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Deptford hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Deptford and across Greater London
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Wakes in Deptford: venues and practical details
Deptford is about 3 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Wakes in Deptford are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Deptford station is in Deptford itself. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Deptford may suit, with the van in the car park.
Wherever your wake is in SE8, SE10 and SE14, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Mill Lane, Dixon Road and Clare Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Deptford include the A2209, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Other places close to Deptford we cover include New Cross (1 mile south-west), St Johns (1 mile south), Millwall (1 mile north), Isle of Dogs (1 mile north-east) and North Greenwich (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Fan Museum (0.8 miles east) and Nunhead (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Deptford include Sue Godfrey Nature Park and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Addey and Stanhope School (within half a mile south) and Laban Centre (less than half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Deptford Arms (less than half a mile south)
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Deptford 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Deptford
We’re gathering after a service at St. Paul's: 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 will gather.
Can the van park in Sue Godfrey Nature Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What if timings change?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
What affects the price in Deptford
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Deptford? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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