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Funeral and wake catering in Holborn, Greater London
Funeral and wake catering in Holborn: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral and wake catering in Holborn
Holborn: halls, homes and travel
Holborn is about 2 miles north-west of London, in Greater London. Whether your wake is in the middle of Holborn or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Holborn is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
With the A4 and A40 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Holborn. A club or hall near Holborn gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
Anywhere in WC1X, WC1N and EC1R, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a wake at a home on Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Main roads around Holborn include the A4 and A40, so getting the van to your wake is simple. If your venue is just outside Holborn, we also cover Farringdon (1 mile east), St Pancras (1 mile north-west), Clare Market (1 mile south), Smithfield (1 mile east) and Temple Bar (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find The Postal Museum (within half a mile north) and Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include City Academy (within half a mile north) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Yorkshire Grey pub (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include British Library of Political and Economic Science (less than half a mile south) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (0.5 miles south-west)
How our funeral and wake catering works in Holborn
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for pub wakes and anniversary memorials.
For a wake in Holborn, a hall or club with a car park is frequently simplest, though home can work with a drive. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Area
- Holborn (WC1X, WC1N, EC1R)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. In summer, a wake in Holborn has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
Holborn 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Holborn?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Celebrations of life
For a service at a church like St Alban's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Holborn questions
Is parking a problem for the van in Holborn?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Can the van park in Lincoln's Inn Fields?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What affects the price in Holborn
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
For event organisers in Holborn
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
- 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