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Funeral and Wake Catering in Hornchurch
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 Hornchurch.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Funeral and wake catering in Hornchurch
About our funeral and wake catering in Hornchurch
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. We’re often asked to cater small family memorials and gatherings at a village hall or club, with gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Wakes in Hornchurch are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Hornchurch (RM12, RM11, RM14, RM1)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your wake in Hornchurch
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Hornchurch and Greater London:
- Small family memorials
- Pub wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after the committal
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Emerson Park station, about 0.7 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Greater London, including Hornchurch
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your guests already know
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Sunset in Hornchurch is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Hornchurch? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
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 usually simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Hornchurch: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Saint George's Church: 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.
What’s the nearest station to Hornchurch?
Emerson Park station, about 0.7 miles north of the centre.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Hornchurch is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Arranging a wake in Hornchurch
Hornchurch is in Greater London. For a wake in Hornchurch, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Hornchurch is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Hornchurch to London (about 14 miles away).
For a service at a church like Saint George's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Local halls and clubs near Hornchurch can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
This part of Greater London takes in RM12, RM11, RM14 and RM1. Whether your wake is on High Street, The Avenue and Stanley Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Hornchurch is on the A125, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Hornchurch, we also cover Upminster Bridge (1 mile east), Heath Park (1 mile north-west), Emerson Park (1 mile north-east), Hacton (2 miles south) and Ardleigh Green (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles west), St Pancras (14 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles west).
A little further out are St George's Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Hornchurch Urban District (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Hornchurch include Hornchurch Cutting.
- Schools near Hornchurch include Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include J.J. Moon's pub (under half a mile north)
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Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Plan for a few extra people
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Keep the serving time flexible
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Your choice of menu
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.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
- 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