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Funeral and Wake Catering for Earlsfield events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Earlsfield.
- A tribute meal
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Planning an event in Earlsfield?
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Earlsfield. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Earlsfield
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Funeral and wake catering in Earlsfield, fried fresh
It’s an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes at church halls and clubs and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
For a wake in Earlsfield, a hall or club with a car park is often simplest, though home can work with a drive. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Earlsfield (SW18, SW17, SW19)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
As a London location, Earlsfield is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Common questions in Earlsfield
We’re gathering after a service at St John the Divine: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is parking a problem for the van in Earlsfield?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
How quickly can you come?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
Wakes in Earlsfield: venues and practical details
Earlsfield is about 2 miles north-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. For wakes in Earlsfield, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Earlsfield is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Local halls and clubs near Earlsfield can host a wake if home is too small. If relatives are coming by rail, there’s a station right in Earlsfield: Earlsfield station.
We serve wakes across SW18, SW17 and SW19 and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Burr Road, Acuba Road and Mount Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover wakes in Southfields (1 mile north-west), Summerstown (1 mile south), Wandsworth (1 mile north), Tooting Bec (1 mile south-east) and Tooting (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north), St Pancras (6 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's (2.6 miles south-east) and London Sewing Machine Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Battersea Park Lake and Wandle Meadow Nature Park.
- Local schools include Southfields Academy (0.5 miles west) and Hillcroft School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Leather Bottle pub (0.5 miles south)
Nearby places to Earlsfield
More for events in Earlsfield
Occasions we serve in Earlsfield
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Earlsfield book the van for occasions like:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Families holding a service at St John the Divine often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. Sunset in Earlsfield is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Earlsfield? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Earlsfield
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What affects the price in Earlsfield
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Earlsfield, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
- 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