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Funeral and Wake Catering for Hackney Marshes events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Hackney Marshes.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
A chip van near Hackney Marshes
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Hackney Marshes
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and a tribute meal.
Wakes in Hackney Marshes are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- Hackney Marshes (E5, E10, E9)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Plan for a few extra people
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
As a London location, Hackney Marshes is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Hackney Marshes questions
What’s the nearest station to Hackney Marshes?
Lea Bridge station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Can the van park in Leyton Jubilee Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What affects the price in Hackney Marshes
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Access and parking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Hackney Marshes
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Lea Bridge station, about 0.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
Step by step
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Sunset in Hackney Marshes is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Hackney Marshes, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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For event organisers in Hackney Marshes
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wakes in Hackney Marshes: venues and practical details
Hackney Marshes is about 1 mile north-east of Homerton, in Greater London. Whether your wake is in the middle of Hackney Marshes or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Hackney Marshes is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
With the A106 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Hackney Marshes. For a service at a church like The Risen Christ and All Souls, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wakes anywhere in E5, E10 and E9 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Glyn Road, Gilpin Road and Redwald Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. With the A106 close by, Hackney Marshes is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Hackney Marshes we cover include Leyton Grange (1 mile north-east), Lea Bridge (1 mile north-west), Homerton (1 mile south-west), Lower Clapton (1 mile south-west) and Temple Mills (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (3.9 miles south-west) and V&A East (1.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Hackney Marshes include Lammas School and Sixth Form (0.6 miles north) and The Lammas School (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Adam & Eve pub (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include Leabridge (0.9 miles west)
- 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