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Funeral and wake catering in Ham, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Ham.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Planning an event in Ham?
Funeral and wake catering in Ham, fried fresh
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and remembrance gatherings.
Wakes in Ham are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Ham (TW10, KT2, TW11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Ham is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Ham
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
Common questions in Ham
Could you trade in Sudbrook Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What about parking in Ham?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that’s common.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Ham is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Ham?
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
These are some of the bookings we take around Ham:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub wakes
Ham is on or near the A307, handy for relatives driving in.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Should I sort the food myself?
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 solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
After a funeral in Ham
Ham is about 1 mile south-east of Twickenham, in Greater London. Wherever your wake is in the TW10 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Ham is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Ham to London (about 10 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Ham Christian Centre, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. A club or hall near Ham gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
Here we cover the TW10, KT2 and TW11 postcode area. From New Road, Lock Road and Cave Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. You’ll find Ham on the A307, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Ham, we also cover Petersham (1 mile north), Eel Pie Island (1 mile north-west), Strawberry Hill (1 mile west), Teddington (1 mile south-west) and Richmond (1 mile north). Further out, we also take the van to London (10 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Teddington Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Coombe (2.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Ham includes Kew Gardens Lake and Richmond Hill.
- Schools near Ham include Grey Court School (under half a mile north) and Teddington School (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The New Inn Public House (under half a mile east)
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Allow for the service running over
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
Have napkins and bins ready.
- 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