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Funeral and wake catering in Eltham, Greater London
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Eltham? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A wake at the family home
A chip van near Eltham
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace. In summer, a wake in Eltham has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering in Eltham, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Whether it’s remembrance gatherings and village hall wakes, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Wakes in Eltham are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Eltham (SE9, SE12, DA15, BR7)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan for a few extra people
We serve when people are ready.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Eltham?
It can be a fitting tribute.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Eltham book the van for events such as:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
Relatives driving in can use the A20 and B263 to reach Eltham.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
For event organisers in Eltham
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
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.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A quote that spells everything out
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
As a London location, Eltham 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
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Eltham
Which station is closest to Eltham?
Mottingham station, in Eltham itself.
Is parking a problem for the van in Eltham?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Eltham.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Also in Eltham
Eltham: halls, homes and travel
Eltham is about 7 miles west of Dartford, in Greater London. Tell us where your wake in Eltham will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We cover 764 places across Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Eltham to London (8 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Mottingham station is in Eltham itself. Families holding a service at Church of Holy Trinity frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Wakes anywhere in SE9, SE12, DA15 and BR7 start with a parking spot for the van. Whether your wake is on Eltham High Street, Tarnwood Park and Elmslie Court or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Eltham include the A20 and B263, which makes travel to your wake easy. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Middle Park (1 mile west), New Eltham (1 mile south-east), Well Hall (1 mile north), Coldharbour (1 mile south) and Avery Hill (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Eltham Community Hospital (less than half a mile north) and Metropolitan Police Museum (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Eltham includes The Tarn and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Eltham Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Greyhound Public House (less than half a mile north)
- 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