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Funeral and Wake Catering in Gants Hill
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Gants Hill and the surrounding area.
- Pub wakes
- A wake at the family home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Fresh fish and chips in Gants Hill
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In Gants Hill, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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About our funeral and wake catering in Gants Hill
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. We serve cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for remembering a loved one’s favourite food and gatherings after the committal.
For a wake in Gants Hill, a hall or club with a car park is frequently simplest. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Gants Hill (IG2, IG6, IG1)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Wake catering near Gants Hill
Gants Hill is about 3 miles north-east of Forest Gate, in Greater London. From the centre of Gants Hill to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Gants Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
A club or hall near Gants Hill gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park. Families holding a service at St George's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Wakes anywhere in IG2, IG6 and IG1 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Bute Road, Perth Road and Shere Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. You will find Gants Hill on the A123, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Gants Hill, we also cover Newbury Park (1 mile east), Barkingside (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile west), Cranbrook (1 mile south-west) and Ilford (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to London (9 miles south-west), City of Westminster (11 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (2 miles north-east) and Redbridge Museum (1.3 miles south). The countryside around Gants Hill includes Hollow Pond and Hainault Lodge.
- Nearby schools include Valentines High School (less than half a mile south-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Gants Hill
Could you trade in Valentines Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Is parking a problem for the van in Gants Hill?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs 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. Ask the council or landowner early.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Gants Hill 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
What affects the price in Gants Hill
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Places near Gants Hill
More for events in Gants Hill
- 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