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Funeral and wake catering in Hackney Wick, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Hackney Wick.
- Life celebrations
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
A chip van near Hackney Wick
Funeral and wake catering in Hackney Wick, cooked to order
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. Typical bookings include wakes at church halls and clubs and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, with gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In Hackney Wick, a hall with parking is often the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Hackney Wick (E3, E9, E20)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What happens on the day
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In winter, it’s dark in Hackney Wick by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Wakes in Hackney Wick: venues and practical details
Hackney Wick is about 1 mile west of Stratford, in Greater London. In and around Hackney Wick, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
A club or hall near Hackney Wick gives space for everyone and parking for the van. Relatives arriving by train should know that Hackney Wick has its own station, Hackney Wick station.
Anywhere in E3, E9 and E20, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your wake is on Wick Lane, Dace Road and Wyke Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover wakes in Fish Island (1 mile south), Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile south-west), Old Ford (1 mile south), Temple Mills (1 mile north-east) and East Village (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are V&A East (under half a mile east) and Homerton University Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Hackney Wick includes Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Mulberry UTC (0.6 miles south) and Mulberry UTC (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Lea Tavern (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Park (within half a mile south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Plan for a few extra people
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- Service time
- The day of the week
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Hackney Wick? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Towns and villages near Hackney Wick
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FAQs for Hackney Wick
What about parking in Hackney Wick?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
What’s the nearest station to Hackney Wick?
Hackney Wick has its own station: Hackney Wick station.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if we do not know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Events we cater in Hackney Wick
It suits all ages.
In Hackney Wick and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Families holding a service at St Mary of Eton often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before you book anyone
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
As a London location, Hackney Wick 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 before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
- 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