Greater London · England
Funeral and wake catering in Farthing Street, Greater London
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Farthing Street and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Farthing Street
A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Farthing Street and the whole of Greater London
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Funeral and wake catering in Farthing Street, cooked to order
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Typical bookings include a tribute meal and memorial gatherings, with mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy.
In Farthing Street, a hall with parking is often the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Farthing Street (BR6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Summer evenings in Farthing Street stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Farthing Street questions
What about parking in Farthing Street?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Do you come to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
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?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Also near Farthing Street
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What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Farthing Street is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Farthing Street: halls, homes and travel
Farthing Street is about 4 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. People in Farthing Street book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Orpington station, roughly 2.6 miles north-east of the centre. Farthing Street is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in BR6, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Farthing Street, New Road Hill and Orange Court Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Downe (1 mile south-east), Leaves Green (1 mile south-west), Hazelwood (1 mile south-east), Keston (1 mile north-west) and Farnborough (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Princess Royal University Hospital (1.4 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Farthing Street include Betsom's Hill and West Kent Golf Course nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Darrick Wood School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Queens Head pub (0.6 miles south)
Who books funeral and wake catering in Farthing Street?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Family meals after the service
Families holding a service at St Mary's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
Remember the journey from the service.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
- 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