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Funeral and Wake Catering for Kingston Vale events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Kingston Vale.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
Funeral and wake catering for Kingston Vale events
Funeral and wake catering in Kingston Vale, cooked to order
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at church halls and clubs and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Wakes in Kingston Vale are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Kingston Vale (SW15, KT2, SW20)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Kingston Vale; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Kingston Vale
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Kingston Vale? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Other occasions in Kingston Vale
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan for a few extra people
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Kingston Vale?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Small family memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
A club or hall near Kingston Vale gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
Where the van can park in Kingston Vale
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
Kingston Vale 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Kingston Vale?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Kingston Vale
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Kingston Vale and across Greater London
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See how we price and the cost guide.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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.
After a funeral in Kingston Vale
Kingston Vale is about 2 miles west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. For a wake in Kingston Vale, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Kingston Vale. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Kingston Vale to London (about 8 miles away).
Kingston Vale is on or near the A308, handy for relatives driving in. Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Raynes Park station, about 1.7 miles south-east.
Here we cover the SW15, KT2 and SW20 postcode area. Local streets include Keswick Avenue, Derwent Avenue and Robin Hood Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Kingston Vale is on the A308, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Putney Vale (1 mile north), Coombe Hill (1 mile west), Coombe (1 mile south-west), Copse Hill (1 mile south-east) and Crooked Billet (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (8 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coombe (0.7 miles south-west) and Atkinson Morley Hospital (1 mile south-east). Within reach you’ll find Fishpond Wood and Beverley Meads and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hall School Wimbledon (0.6 miles north-east) and The Norwegian School in London (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Duke of Cambridge pub (0.5 miles north-west)
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Kingston Vale questions
We are gathering after a service at St John the Baptist: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van park in Wimbledon Common?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do you come to Kingston Vale?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Kingston Vale is within our area and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, 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