Greater London · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Highams Park
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Highams Park.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Village hall wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Highams Park events
Funeral and wake catering in Highams Park, fried fresh
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. For anniversary memorials and celebrations of life, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In Highams Park, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Highams Park (E4, E17, IG8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Highams Park is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
FAQs for Highams Park
What about parking in Highams Park?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
We are gathering after a service at St John's: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Highams Park, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Highams Park?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Whatever the occasion in Highams Park, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
A club or hall near Highams Park gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
Wake catering near Highams Park
Highams Park is about 1 mile south of Chingford, in Greater London. Anywhere in E4, we can fry fresh for your guests. Highams Park is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Highams Park to London (8 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Highams Park station, about 0.7 miles east, is the nearest station. For a service at a church like St John's, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
This part of Greater London takes in E4, E17 and IG8, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include May Road, Adam Road and Cecil Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Highams Park we cover include South Chingford (1 mile north-west), Hale End (1 mile east), Chingford Mount (1 mile north), Chingford Hatch (1 mile north-east) and Chingford (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles south-west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Wanstead Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and 17 & Central (1.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Highams Park Lake and Pole Hill.
- Nearby schools include Selwyn Primary School (under half a mile east) and Aveling Park School (0.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The King's Ford pub (0.7 miles north)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Walthamstow (1 mile south)
Towns and villages near Highams Park
What else we do in Highams Park
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace. In Highams Park, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Let us know the serving time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your guests already know
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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 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