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Funeral and Wake Catering for Holland Park events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Holland Park and the surrounding area.
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Fresh fish and chips in Holland Park
Funeral and wake catering in Holland Park, cooked to order
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Typical bookings include remembrance gatherings and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, serving haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
In Holland 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’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Holland Park (W8, W11, W14)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
After a funeral in Holland Park
Holland Park is about 1 mile north of Kensington, in Greater London. Give us the address of your wake in Holland Park, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Holland Park is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St George, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. A club or hall near Holland Park gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park.
We cover wakes in every part of W8, W11 and W14. Whether your wake is on Dukes Lane, Milson Road and Elsham Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Holland Park include the A402 and A4204, which makes travel to your wake easy. If your venue is just outside Holland Park, we also cover Kensington (1 mile south), Notting Hill (1 mile north), Shepherd's Bush (1 mile west), Notting Dale (1 mile north) and White City (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Montfichet's Tower (4.5 miles east) and St Mary Abbot's Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Campden Hill and WWT London Wetland Centre.
- Nearby schools include Fox Primary School (under half a mile north-east) and Kensington School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Windsor Castle in Kensington pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Ladbroke Estate (0.6 miles north) and Abdus Salam Library (1.2 miles east)
Towns and villages near Holland Park
More for events in Holland Park
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Holland Park is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Allow a little extra
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Have chairs for those who need them
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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 normally simpler.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Holland Park?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Holland Park book the van for events such as:
- Celebrations of life
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Kensington Olympia station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
Holland Park: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St George: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Holland Park?
Kensington Olympia station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What if we don’t know numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
A closer look at the menu
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.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Holland Park
- A clear quote before booking
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your guests already know
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. In Holland Park, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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