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Funeral and Wake Catering for Heathrow events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Heathrow? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Celebrations of life
- Pub wakes
- A wake at the family home
A chip van near Heathrow
Funeral and wake catering in Heathrow, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. We’re frequently asked to cater family gatherings after a burial or cremation and gatherings at home after a funeral, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
In a small place like Heathrow, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Heathrow hosts choose us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Surrey, including Heathrow
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Heathrow
Other occasions in Heathrow
Arranging a wake in Heathrow
Heathrow is about 2 miles north-west of Feltham, in Surrey. People in Heathrow book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in TW6, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover wakes in West Bedfont (1 mile south-west), Hatton (1 mile east), Bedfont (1 mile south-east), Stanwell (1 mile south-west) and Harlington (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (12 miles south-west), Camberley (15 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (12 miles south-east), Egham (5 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles south).
A little further out are Spelthorne Museum (3.5 miles south-west) and Harlington (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs and Crane Meadows.
- Schools near Heathrow include Space Studio West London (1.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen's Arms (less than half a mile north-east)
Occasions we serve in Heathrow
It can be a fitting tribute.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Pub wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there’s a station right in Heathrow: Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Rail station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there is a minimum
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
For event organisers in Heathrow
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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.
Common questions in Heathrow
What’s the nearest station to Heathrow?
Heathrow has its own station: Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 Rail station.
How far is Heathrow from London?
About 16 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Late-December sunset in Heathrow is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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