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Funeral and wake catering in Earl's Court, Greater London
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Earl's Court and Greater London, cooking to order on site.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral and wake catering for Earl's Court events
Occasions we serve in Earl's Court
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembrance gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
For a service at a church like St Cuthbert's, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
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Funeral and wake catering in Earl's Court, cooked to order
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it is memorial gatherings and remembrance gatherings, we can cook cod and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
In Earl's Court, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Earl's Court (W14, W8, SW5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Earl's Court: halls, homes and travel
Earl's Court is about 1 mile south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. Whether your wake is in the middle of Earl's Court or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Earl's Court is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
With the A3218 and A3220 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Earl's Court. If relatives are coming by rail, there is a station right in Earl's Court: West Brompton station.
Wakes anywhere in W14, W8 and SW5 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Sun Road, Star Road and Rich Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Main roads around Earl's Court include the A3218 and A3220, which makes travel to your wake easy. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include West Brompton (1 mile south), South Kensington (1 mile east), Little Chelsea (1 mile south-east), World's End (1 mile south-east) and Walham Green (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (4 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chelsea Stadium Tour And Museum (0.7 miles south) and Ladbroke Estate (1.6 miles north). Within reach you will find Campden Hill and The Long Water.
- Nearby schools include Collingham College (within half a mile east) and The Fulham Boys School (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include Courtfield pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Abdus Salam Library (0.9 miles north-east)
FAQs for Earl's Court
Is parking a problem for the van in Earl's Court?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
What’s the nearest station to Earl's Court?
Earl's Court has its own station: West Brompton station.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Allow for the service running over
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- The length of service
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Earl's Court, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
As a London location, Earl's Court 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 picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Also near Earl's Court
What else we do in Earl's Court
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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 usually the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Step by step
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Summer evenings in Earl's Court stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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- 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