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Funeral and wake catering in Hayes, Greater London
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Hayes and Greater London, cooking to order on site.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Fresh fish and chips in Hayes
Hayes questions
What’s the nearest station to Hayes?
Hayes has its own station: Hayes (Kent) station.
Is parking a problem for the van in Hayes?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hayes.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Hayes
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. We’re frequently asked to cater family gatherings after a burial or cremation and gatherings after scattering ashes, with gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Wakes in Hayes 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, which we can help you think through. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Hayes (BR4, BR2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Hayes; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
Hayes 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.
On the menu in Hayes
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in Hayes. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Events in Hayes and across Greater London
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Hayes: halls, homes and travel
Hayes is about 2 miles south of Bromley, in Greater London. In and around Hayes, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Hayes is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Hayes to London (about 10 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Mary the Virgin often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Local halls and clubs near Hayes can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
We serve wakes across the BR4 and BR2 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Hawes Lane, Crest Road and Keswick Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Hayes, we cover West Wickham (1 mile west), Coney Hall (1 mile west), Bromley Common (1 mile north-east), Nash (1 mile south) and Eden Park (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
A little further out are Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.1 miles east) and The Mall (1.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Summer Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Schools near Hayes include Hayes School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include New Inn (less than half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.8 miles north)
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Hayes?
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wakes at venues
- A tribute meal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For family travelling by train, Hayes (Kent) station is in Hayes itself.
Questions to ask before booking
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
What affects the price in Hayes
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Places near Hayes
More for events in Hayes
- 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