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Funeral and Wake Catering in Dulwich
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Dulwich and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Planning an event in Dulwich?
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let us know of any allergies
- Have chairs for those who need them
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Funeral and wake catering in Dulwich, fried fresh
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. Typical bookings include wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, serving gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In Dulwich, a hall with parking is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Dulwich (SE22, SE21, SE23)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Occasions we serve in Dulwich
It’s one less thing to organise.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Dulwich book the van for occasions like:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Celebrations of life
- A tribute meal
- Remembrance gatherings
A club or hall near Dulwich gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Where the van can park in Dulwich
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Dulwich 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 photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Dulwich
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Questions from Dulwich
Can you serve after a service at Christ's Chapel of God's Gift?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
What about parking in Dulwich?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
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 go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- Numbers
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. Summer evenings in Dulwich stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Dulwich? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Nearby places to Dulwich
What else we do in Dulwich
Wake catering near Dulwich
Dulwich is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Hill, in Greater London. For wakes in Dulwich, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
If the funeral is at a church such as Christ's Chapel of God's Gift, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is West Dulwich station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
For wakes in SE22, SE21 and SE23, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Your wake could be at a house on Court Lane, Druce Road and Boxall Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. You will find Dulwich on the A2216, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Dulwich, we also cover Dulwich Village (1 mile north-west), West Dulwich (1 mile south), Herne Hill (1 mile north-west), Sydenham Hill (1 mile south-east) and Forest Hill (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (4 miles north), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Lewisham Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east) and Greenwich Castle (4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
- Local schools include Alleyn's School (0.6 miles north) and The Charter School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown and Greyhound pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Nunhead (1.8 miles north-east)
- 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