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Funeral and wake catering in Isle of Dogs, Greater London
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Isle of Dogs and across Greater London.
- Family meals after the service
- Anniversary memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Fresh fish and chips in Isle of Dogs
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
About our funeral and wake catering in Isle of Dogs
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. On the menu are pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for gatherings at a village hall or club and life celebrations.
Wakes in Isle of Dogs are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Isle of Dogs (E14, SE8, SE10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Isle of Dogs
Which station is closest to Isle of Dogs?
Greenwich station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre.
Could you trade in Mudchute Park and Farm?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How many people should we cater for?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
How the day works
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. Summer evenings in Isle of Dogs stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or E14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Plan for a few extra people
- Build in time for delays
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work. The main points are:
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Isle of Dogs 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’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Towns and villages near Isle of Dogs
What else we do in Isle of Dogs
Perfect for your wake in Isle of Dogs
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever the occasion in Isle of Dogs, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembrance gatherings
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
After a funeral in Isle of Dogs
Isle of Dogs is about 1 mile north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. Around Isle of Dogs, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Isle of Dogs is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Greenwich station, about 0.7 miles south, is the nearest station. Local halls and clubs near Isle of Dogs can host a wake if home is too small.
Wherever your wake is in E14, SE8 and SE10, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake at a home on Creek Road, Wynan Road and Undine Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Isle of Dogs we cover include North Greenwich (1 mile north-west), Millwall (1 mile west), Cubitt Town (1 mile north-east), Deptford (1 mile south-west) and Greenwich (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Old Royal Naval College (0.6 miles south-east) and Nunhead (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Isle of Dogs include Tower Hill and Sue Godfrey Nature Park.
- Local schools include Canary Wharf College 3 (less than half a mile north) and Laban Centre (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Ferry House Public House (under half a mile south-east)
- 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