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Funeral and wake catering in Heston, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Heston.
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Pub wakes
Fresh fish and chips in Heston
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Allow for the service running over
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Heston
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. On the menu are gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater small family memorials and a favourite meal in someone’s memory.
In Heston, a hall with parking is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Heston (TW5, UB2, TW3)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Common questions in Heston
Can you serve after a service at St Leonard's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is parking a problem for the van in Heston?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that’s common.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
What else we do in Heston
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Late-December sunset in Heston is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Heston
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Where the van can park in Heston
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
As a London location, Heston is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Who books funeral and wake catering in Heston?
It suits all ages.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- Village hall wakes
- Small family memorials
With the A3005 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Heston.
What your quote should include
- Whether there is a minimum
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
Heston: halls, homes and travel
Heston is about 2 miles south of Southall, in Greater London. Tell us where your wake in Heston will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Heston to London (about 12 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Southall station, roughly 1.4 miles north of the centre. A club or hall near Heston gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
For wakes in TW5, UB2 and TW3, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Fern Lane, Sutton Road and Eton Avenue or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. With the A3005 close by, Heston is easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in North Hyde (1 mile north), Norwood Green (1 mile north-east), Lampton (1 mile south-east), Hounslow West (1 mile south) and Osterley (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (12 miles east), City of Westminster (10 miles east), Marylebone (10 miles east), Kensington (8 miles east), St Pancras (12 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
A little further out are Hounslow Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (1.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Northala Fields and Crane Meadows.
- Schools near Heston include Heston Community School (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
For event organisers in Heston
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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