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Funeral and wake catering in Hayes, Greater London
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Hayes and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Hayes
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Hayes
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so get in touch as soon as you can. On the menu are gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are often booked for gatherings at a village hall or club and celebrations of life.
In Hayes, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely, which we can help you think through. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Hayes (UB3, UB4, UB8, UB10)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your wake in Hayes
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Whatever the occasion in Hayes, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Hayes
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Hayes and the whole of Greater London
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Places near Hayes
What else we do in Hayes
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Sunset in Hayes is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Hayes questions
Is parking a problem for the van in Hayes?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Can the van park in Barra Hall Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
How do we estimate numbers?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Can the van come to Hayes?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hayes and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
As a London location, Hayes is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
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.
Wakes in Hayes: venues and practical details
Hayes is about 8 miles east of Slough, in Greater London. From the centre of Hayes to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Hayes & Harlington station is about 0.9 miles away. With the A312 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Hayes.
For wakes in UB3, UB4, UB8 and UB10, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Your wake could be at a house on Church Road, Drenon Square and Townfield Square or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Hayes is on the A312, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside Hayes, we cover Hillingdon (2 miles north-west), Yiewsley (2 miles west), West Drayton (2 miles west), Cowley (3 miles west) and Uxbridge (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (14 miles east), City of Westminster (12 miles east), Marylebone (12 miles east), Kensington (9 miles east), St Pancras (13 miles east) and Shoreditch (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (3.2 miles north-west) and Hayes Cottage Hospital (under half a mile north). Within reach you will find Middle Lake and Yeading Brook Meadows.
- Nearby schools include Dr Triplett's CofE Primary School (under half a mile north-east) and Rosedale College (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Botwell Inn (0.5 miles south)
- 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