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Funeral and wake catering in Falconwood, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Falconwood.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering in Falconwood
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Falconwood
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. On the menu are pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for village hall wakes and small family memorials.
In Falconwood, a hall with parking is frequently the easiest option. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Falconwood (DA16, DA15, SE9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books funeral and wake catering in Falconwood?
It’s one less thing to organise.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after the committal
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that Welling station, about 0.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How much space the van takes up
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In winter, it’s dark in Falconwood 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Falconwood is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Arranging a wake in Falconwood
Falconwood is about 2 miles north-east of Eltham, in Greater London. Whether your wake is in the middle of Falconwood or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Falconwood to London (9 miles away).
For a service at a church like Bishop Ridley Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Anywhere in DA16, DA15 and SE9, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Hook Lane, Gordon Road and Kent Avenue or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Blackfen (1 mile south), East Wickham (1 mile north), Avery Hill (1 mile south-west), Shooter's Hill (1 mile north-west) and New Eltham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (11 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Broadway Shopping Centre (2.2 miles east) and Memorial Hospital (1.4 miles north-west). Within reach you will find The Tarn and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Harris Academy Falconwood (under half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough and Harrow pub (less than half a mile north-east)
For event organisers in Falconwood
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 confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Falconwood questions
Which station is closest to Falconwood?
The closest is Welling station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is parking a problem for the van in Falconwood?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Mention allergies you know about
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Towns and villages near Falconwood
Also in Falconwood
- 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