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Funeral and Wake Catering for East Village events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in East Village.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- A tribute meal
Book the van in East Village
About our funeral and wake catering in East Village
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Whether it’s a favourite meal in someone’s memory and wakes at venues, we can cook gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas and more.
In East Village, a hall with parking is often the easiest option. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Location
- East Village (E15, E20, E9)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
East Village: your questions answered
What about parking in East Village?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Can you serve after a service at St Eleutherius?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests normally gather round the hatch once service starts. Late-December sunset in East Village is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
As a London location, East Village is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in East Village
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Allow a little extra
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Mention allergies you know about
Remember the journey from the service.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Nearby places to East Village
Other occasions in East Village
East Village: halls, homes and travel
East Village is about 1 mile north-west of Stratford, in Greater London. Around East Village, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. East Village is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
If the funeral is at a church such as St Eleutherius, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Local halls and clubs near East Village can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
This part of Greater London takes in E15, E20 and E9. Whether your wake is on Angel Lane, Major Road and Forbes Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Temple Mills (1 mile north-west), Stratford (1 mile south-east), Maryland (1 mile south-east), Hackney Wick (1 mile south-west) and Holloway Down (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find V&A East (less than half a mile south-west) and County Borough of West Ham (0.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
- Schools near East Village include Colegrave Primary School (0.5 miles east) and Eton Manor Boys' Club (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cow pub (within half a mile south)
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- Service time
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.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Perfect for your wake in East Village
It takes one job off a very long list.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in East Village and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at venues
- A wake at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
For family travelling by train, there’s a station right in East Village: Stratford International station.
Questions to ask before booking
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- 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