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Funeral and wake catering in Hacton, Greater London
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Hacton.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering in Hacton
About our funeral and wake catering in Hacton
We cook as people come up. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversary memorials and wakes at home.
In Hacton, a hall with parking is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Hacton (RM12, RM14, RM13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Hacton: your questions answered
What about parking in Hacton?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Which station is closest to Hacton?
Upminster station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Events we cater in Hacton
It’s one less thing to organise.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Life celebrations
- Small family memorials
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Families holding a service at St Matthews Church Hall frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- If the price includes VAT
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In Hacton, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Hacton. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Hacton and the whole of Greater London
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
See our prices page or the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Hacton 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 will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
After a funeral in Hacton
Hacton is about 2 miles south of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Tell us where your wake in Hacton will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Hacton is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Upminster station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. A club or hall near Hacton gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park.
Wherever your wake is in RM12, RM14 and RM13, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Gerpins Lane and Berwick Pond Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Hacton we cover include Upminster Bridge (1 mile north), Hornchurch (2 miles north), Upminster (2 miles north-east), Wennington (2 miles south) and Cranham (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (11 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Hornchurch Urban District (2 miles north) and St George's Hospital (0.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ingrebourne Valley.
- Nearby schools include Sanders Draper School (1 mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Optimist Tavern (0.8 miles north)
Places near Hacton
More for events in Hacton
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
- 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