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Funeral and Wake Catering for Hackney Central events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Hackney Central? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Pub wakes
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Planning an event in Hackney Central?
What affects the price in Hackney Central
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Funeral and wake catering in Hackney Central, fried fresh
We cook as people come up. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at venues and gatherings at home after a funeral, serving cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
In Hackney Central, 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. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Hackney Central (E8, E9, E2)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow a little extra
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let us know of any allergies
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Occasions we serve in Hackney Central
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- A tribute meal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Hackney Central is on or near the A107 and A1207, handy for relatives driving in.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Hackney Central
What about parking in Hackney Central?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Hackney Central: halls, homes and travel
Hackney Central is about 1 mile north-east of Hoxton, in Greater London. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hackney Central and nearby villages. Hackney Central is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Hackney Central may suit. If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Here we cover the E8, E9 and E2 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Brett Road, Tudor Road and Forest Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. With the A107 and A1207 close by, Hackney Central is easy for us to reach for your wake. For wakes just outside Hackney Central, we cover London Fields (1 mile south), Dalston (1 mile west), Hackney (1 mile east), Cambridge Heath (1 mile south) and Kingsland (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower of London (2.5 miles south) and Hackney Walk (0.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hackney Central include Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Hackney Central include The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School (under half a mile east) and The Urswick School (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include Baxter's Court pub (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Hackney (within half a mile north-east) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.9 miles south-west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hackney Central?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Hackney Central hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across Greater London, including Hackney Central
- Quick service from the hatch
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Also near Hackney Central
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Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
As a London location, Hackney Central is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. A wake in Hackney Central in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know the serving time
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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- 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