Greater London · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Gallows Corner
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Gallows Corner.
- Life celebrations
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Funeral and wake catering for Gallows Corner events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Gallows Corner
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Typical bookings include a wake at the family home and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
Wakes in Gallows Corner are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Gallows Corner (RM3, RM2, RM11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Events we cater in Gallows Corner
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Local halls and clubs near Gallows Corner can host a wake if home is too small.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When payment is due
- Whether there is a minimum
Common questions in Gallows Corner
Is parking a problem for the van in Gallows Corner?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Can you serve after a service at St Michael and All Angels Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
Wake catering near Gallows Corner
Gallows Corner is about 2 miles north-east of Romford, in Greater London. People in Gallows Corner book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Gidea Park station, about 0.8 miles south-west, is the nearest station. If the funeral is at a church such as St Michael and All Angels Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wherever your wake is in RM3, RM2 and RM11, we can bring the van to you. Your wake could be at a house on Ewan Road, Briar Road and Bell Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Gallows Corner we cover include Gidea Park (1 mile west), Ardleigh Green (1 mile south), Heath Park (1 mile south), Emerson Park (1 mile south-east) and Hornchurch (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (15 miles south-west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.6 miles south-east) and Harold Wood Hospital (0.6 miles east). Open spaces near Gallows Corner include Bedfords Park.
- Local schools include Ardleigh Green Junior School (0.6 miles south-east) and Havering College of Further and Higher Education (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Hornchurch Urban District (1.9 miles south)
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Step by step
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Gallows Corner; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Gallows Corner 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 are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
The cost per head normally 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
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Nearby places to Gallows Corner
What else we do in Gallows Corner
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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 solves that by cooking on site.
- 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