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Funeral and Wake Catering for Eastfields events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Eastfields.
- Memorial gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- Small family memorials
Planning an event in Eastfields?
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Eastfields?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Eastfields may suit.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
Funeral and wake catering in Eastfields, cooked to order
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We are often asked to cater remembering a loved one’s favourite food and memorial events and anniversaries, with mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips.
Wakes in Eastfields are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby, which we can help you think through. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Eastfields (CR4, SW16, SW17)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Questions from Eastfields
Can the van park in Figge's Marsh?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What about parking in Eastfields?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Do you come to Eastfields?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Eastfields is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that is common.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer straight away.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Eastfields 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 picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Eastfields
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. Summer evenings in Eastfields stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Eastfields, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Wakes in Eastfields: venues and practical details
Eastfields is about 3 miles south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. For a wake in Eastfields, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Eastfields is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
Families holding a service at St. Mark's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Eastfields has its own station, Mitcham Eastfields station.
Wherever your wake is in CR4, SW16 and SW17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Bond Road, Hill Road and York Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Mitcham (1 mile south), Hackbridge (1 mile south), Colliers Wood (1 mile north-west), Furzedown (1 mile north) and Merton Abbey (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles north), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Wandle Industrial Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and St Leonard's (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Henman Hill and Oakleigh Way.
- Nearby schools include Lonesome Primary School (less than half a mile east) and Furzedown Secondary School (1.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include The White Lion of Mortimer pub (under half a mile west)
Places near Eastfields
More for events in Eastfields
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
- 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