Greater London · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Hillingdon
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Hillingdon.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- A tribute meal
A chip van near Hillingdon
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
As a London location, Hillingdon 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
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Funeral and wake catering in Hillingdon, cooked to order
We cook as people come up. Typical bookings include gatherings at a village hall or club and pub wakes, serving haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
In Hillingdon, 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. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Hillingdon (UB10, UB8, UB9, HA4)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Wake catering near Hillingdon
Hillingdon is about 2 miles north-west of Hayes, in Greater London. Tell us where your wake in Hillingdon will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
With the B465 and B467 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Hillingdon. After a service at Church of St John, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wakes anywhere in UB10, UB8, UB9 and HA4 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Local streets include The Larches, Brampton Road and Clifton Gardens; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Being close to the B465 and B467, Hillingdon is easy for us to reach for your wake. We also bring the van to wakes in Uxbridge (1 mile west), Ickenham (1 mile north), Cowley (2 miles south-west), Yiewsley (2 miles south-west) and Hayes (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east) and Hampstead (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (1.4 miles north-west) and Hillingdon Hospital (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Hillingdon includes Northala Fields and Gutteridge Wood and Meadows.
- Local schools include Oak Wood School (under half a mile north-east) and Highfield Primary School (within half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion pub (0.6 miles west)
What else we do in Hillingdon
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake. In winter, it’s dark in Hillingdon by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in Hillingdon
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A menu almost everyone likes
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Plan for a few extra people
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Hillingdon
What about parking in Hillingdon?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St John: can you come?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is grass a problem?
Usually, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
- 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