Greater London · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Eastcote events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Eastcote.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A wake at the family home
Book the van in Eastcote
Wake catering near Eastcote
Eastcote is about 1 mile north-east of Ruislip, in Greater London. Give us the address of your wake in Eastcote, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Eastcote is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Eastcote to London (about 14 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Headstone Lane station, about 1.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in HA5, HA4 and HA2, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Hill Road, Bridle Road and Cannon Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Pinner (1 mile north), Roxbourne (1 mile south-east), Pinner Green (1 mile north), Rayners Lane (1 mile south-east) and North Harrow (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles south-east), City of Westminster (11 miles south-east), Marylebone (11 miles south-east), Kensington (10 miles south-east), St Pancras (12 miles east) and Shoreditch (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Northwood and Pinner Cottage Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and St. George's Shopping Centre (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Horse Shoe Bay and Islip Manor Meadows.
- Local schools include Pinner High School (less than half a mile south) and Heathfield School (under half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Whittington pub (within half a mile east)
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Eastcote
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. We’re frequently asked to cater a favourite meal in someone’s memory and gatherings at home after a funeral, serving sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In Eastcote, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Eastcote (HA5, HA4, HA2)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Eastcote
We are gathering after a service at St Lawrence: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Could you trade in Eastcote House Gardens?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Where the van can park in Eastcote
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Eastcote 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 are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Eastcote
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer evenings in Eastcote stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Eastcote
What else we do in Eastcote
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
We start when you give the word.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Working with your venue
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 confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- The minimum booking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
- 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