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Funeral and wake catering in Erith, Greater London
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Erith.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral and wake catering in Erith
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Erith
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We are often asked to cater pub wakes and family meals after the service, with mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips.
In Erith, 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. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Erith (DA8, DA17, DA7)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Late-December sunset in Erith is about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Erith, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Why choose funeral and wake catering in Erith?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
In Erith and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Village hall wakes
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub wakes
Local halls and clubs near Erith can host a wake if home is too small.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether there is a minimum
- The van’s size and access needs
Arranging a wake in Erith
Erith is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. For wakes in Erith, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
After a service at Christ Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. For family travelling by train, Erith station is in Erith itself.
Wherever your wake is in DA8, DA17 and DA7, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Church Road, Town Square and Erith High Street or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover wakes in Northumberland Heath (1 mile south), Bexley Riverside (1 mile south), Belvedere (1 mile north-west), Lessness Heath (1 mile north-west) and Barnehurst (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Erith and District Hospital (within half a mile south-west) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Erith includes Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Erith School (within half a mile south-west) and Trinity School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Cross Keys pub (0.5 miles east)
- Other local spots include Colyers (0.6 miles south)
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Erith? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
FAQs for Erith
What about parking in Erith?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Could you trade in Wildspace Conservation Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
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. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We start when you give the word.
Have napkins and bins ready.
- 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