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Funeral and wake catering in Kensington, Greater London
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Kensington and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Life celebrations
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
A chip van near Kensington
Funeral and wake catering in Kensington, cooked to order
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings at home after a funeral and a favourite meal in someone’s memory.
For a wake in Kensington, a hall or club with a car park is frequently simplest. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Kensington (W11, W8, W14, SW7)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
As a London location, Kensington is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Kensington
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Places near Kensington
Also in Kensington
Wakes in Kensington: venues and practical details
Kensington is about 5 miles west of London, in Greater London. We cover Kensington as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Kensington is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Kensington may suit. Families holding a service at Church of St Barnabas frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Wakes anywhere in W11, W8, W14 and SW7 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as Kensington High Street, Edwardes Square and Somerset Square or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Main roads around Kensington include the A402 and B316, so getting the van to your wake is simple. If your venue is just outside Kensington, we also cover Holland Park (1 mile north), Notting Hill (1 mile north), Shepherd's Bush (1 mile west), Notting Dale (1 mile north) and White City (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (5 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Greater London, Kensington has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Well-known places in the area include Ladbroke Estate (0.9 miles north) and St Mary Abbot's Hospital (0.5 miles east). The countryside around Kensington includes WWT London Wetland Centre and The Long Water.
- Schools near Kensington include Holland Park School (under half a mile north) and Kensington School (0.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include Scarsdale Tavern (under half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Abdus Salam Library (1 mile east)
FAQs for Kensington
What about parking in Kensington?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Can the van park in Holland Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Build in time for delays
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
Larger groups normally 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.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Greater London, including Kensington
- A quote that spells everything out
See how we price and the cost guide.
How the day works
The first sign we have arrived is normally the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In winter, it is dark in Kensington by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Related guides
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Kensington?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
In Kensington and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
With the A402 and B316 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Kensington.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
- 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