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Funeral and Wake Catering in East Sheen
Planning fish and chips for the wake in East Sheen? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in East Sheen?
Arranging a wake in East Sheen
East Sheen is about 3 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. Around East Sheen, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from East Sheen to London (about 8 miles away).
For a service at a church like All Saints' Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Relatives arriving by train should know that there’s a station right in East Sheen: Mortlake station.
Anywhere in SW14, SW13 and SW15, we can fry fresh for your guests. That could mean a wake at a home on Elm Road, Well Lane and Fife Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside East Sheen, we also cover Mortlake (1 mile north-east), North Sheen (1 mile north-west), Barnes (1 mile north-east), Grove Park (1 mile north) and Richmond upon Thames (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles north-east), Marylebone (6 miles north-east), Kensington (4 miles north-east), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barnes Hospital (0.5 miles east) and Putney Exchange (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Duke's Hollow and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Local schools include Richmond Park Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and Ibstock Place School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Hare and Hounds pub (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Acton (2.9 miles north)
How our funeral and wake catering works in East Sheen
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. Whether it’s a favourite meal in someone’s memory and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips and more.
For a wake in East Sheen, a hall or club with a car park is often simplest. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- East Sheen (SW14, SW13, SW15)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in East Sheen
Can the van park in Palewell Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is parking a problem for the van in East Sheen?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Can the van come to East Sheen?
Yes, we do. East Sheen is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that is common.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues often 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.
Nearby places to East Sheen
Other occasions in East Sheen
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
East Sheen is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
- Make sure older relatives can sit
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
The process
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. In summer, a wake in East Sheen has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in East Sheen. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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