Greater London · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Eel Pie Island events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Eel Pie Island.
- A wake at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Book the van in Eel Pie Island
About our funeral and wake catering in Eel Pie Island
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We serve gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and a favourite meal in someone’s memory.
In Eel Pie Island, 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, which we can help you think through. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Eel Pie Island (TW1, TW10, TW2)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- 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:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In winter, it is dark in Eel Pie Island by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
As a London location, Eel Pie Island is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
After a funeral in Eel Pie Island
Eel Pie Island is about 1 mile east of Twickenham, in Greater London. Anywhere in TW1, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
With the A305 and A310 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Eel Pie Island. For a service at a church like St Mary's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We cover wakes in every part of TW1, TW10 and TW2. Streets in the area include Oak Lane, Sion Road and Bell Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Eel Pie Island is on the A305 and A310, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Eel Pie Island, we also cover Twickenham (1 mile west), Strawberry Hill (1 mile south-west), Ham (1 mile south-east), Petersham (1 mile east) and St Margarets (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Treaty Centre (2.3 miles north-west) and Eel Pie Island Museum (less than half a mile north). Open spaces near Eel Pie Island include Kew Gardens Lake and Ham Lands.
- Schools near Eel Pie Island include St Catherine's School (less than half a mile south-west) and Orleans Park School (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Barmy Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2 miles north-west)
Nearby places to Eel Pie Island
What else we do in Eel Pie Island
Occasions we serve in Eel Pie Island
It works for everyone.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
Local halls and clubs near Eel Pie Island can host a wake if home is too small.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
FAQs for Eel Pie Island
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Eel Pie Island?
Twickenham station, in Eel Pie Island itself.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do you come to Eel Pie Island?
Yes, we do. Eel Pie Island is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
- 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