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Funeral and Wake Catering for Hanwell events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Hanwell? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A wake at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Hanwell?
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Hanwell 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’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Funeral and wake catering in Hanwell, fried fresh
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. Whether it’s gatherings after scattering ashes and celebrations of life, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
For a wake in Hanwell, a hall or club with a car park is often simplest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Where
- Hanwell (W7, W13, UB2)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Hanwell
Other occasions in Hanwell
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Allow a little extra
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan seating for older guests
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A table of photos helps people talk.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Late-December sunset in Hanwell is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Hanwell
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mellitus?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Hanwell?
Hanwell has its own station: Hanwell station.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hanwell.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Events we cater in Hanwell
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
These are some of the bookings we take in Hanwell and Greater London:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A wake at the family home
- Small family memorials
- Memorial gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that there is a station right in Hanwell: Hanwell station.
Before you book anyone
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Roughly how many people, including children
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Wake catering near Hanwell
Hanwell is about 1 mile west of Ealing, in Greater London. Give us the address of your wake in Hanwell, and we will plan access and set-up. Hanwell is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Hanwell to London (10 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Mellitus, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. With the A4001 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Hanwell.
Wakes anywhere in W7, W13 and UB2 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Park Road, Green Lane and Felix Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Hanwell is on the A4001, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Hanwell we cover include West Ealing (1 mile west), Ealing (1 mile east), Dormers Wells (1 mile north-west), South Ealing (1 mile south-east) and Pitshanger (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Treaty Centre (3 miles south) and Ealing Hospital (less than half a mile west). Open spaces near Hanwell include Middle Lake and Castlebar Hill.
- Local schools include Drayton Manor High School (0.5 miles north) and Cuckoo Schools (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Kings Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Ealing (1.3 miles east)
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
For event organisers in Hanwell
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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