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Funeral and wake catering in Hook, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Hook and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at venues
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial events and anniversaries
A chip van near Hook
Funeral and wake catering in Hook, fried fresh
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. Typical bookings include wakes at church halls and clubs and pub wakes, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In Hook, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Area
- Hook (KT9, KT6, KT10)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why Hook hosts choose us
- Bookings across Greater London, including Hook
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Hook: halls, homes and travel
Hook is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Greater London. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Hook. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Hook to London (13 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Chessington North station is in Hook itself. A club or hall near Hook gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Hook; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in KT9, KT6 and KT10, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Elm Road, Moor Lane and Glen Road, wherever the van can park. With the A243 close by, Hook is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover wakes in Ditton Hill (1 mile north), Barwell (1 mile south-west), Long Ditton (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile north-west) and Claygate (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (13 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (10 miles north-east), St Pancras (14 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (1 mile south-east) and Municipal Borough of Surbiton (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kingston Hill Road area and The Lake.
- Schools near Hook include Southborough High School (0.6 miles north) and Shrewsbury House School (0.9 miles north)
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Hook; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
More for events in Hook
Perfect for your wake in Hook
It can be a fitting tribute.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Hook book the van for events such as:
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Families holding a service at St Paul's often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the price includes, item by item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall has an urn
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A short walk from the party
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Hook 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’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hook
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Hook: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for the van in Hook?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Could you trade in Stokes Field?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
- 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