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Funeral and Wake Catering in Little Ilford
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Little Ilford and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
Book the van in Little Ilford
How our funeral and wake catering works in Little Ilford
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. Typical bookings include memorial events and anniversaries and gatherings at home after a funeral, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In Little Ilford, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Little Ilford (E12, IG1, E7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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 anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Events we cater in Little Ilford
It suits all ages.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Little Ilford, people book us for occasions like:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Life celebrations
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Little Ilford may suit, with the van in the car park.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if plans change
Questions from Little Ilford
Could you trade in Loxford Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What about parking in Little Ilford?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Sunset in Little Ilford is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:50pm in December; plan a lit path from the door 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.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Allow for the service running over
- Mention allergies you know about
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Nearby places to Little Ilford
What else we do in Little Ilford
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Little Ilford 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Little Ilford
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Wakes in Little Ilford: venues and practical details
Little Ilford is about 2 miles north-west of Barking, in Greater London. From the centre of Little Ilford to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Little Ilford is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Little Ilford to London (about 7 miles away).
After a service at St Michael's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there’s a station right in Little Ilford: Manor Park station.
Wherever your wake is in E12, IG1 and E7, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as Essex Road, Durham Road and Albany Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Manor Park (1 mile south-east), Plashet (1 mile south-west), Cranbrook (1 mile north), Ilford (1 mile north-east) and Loxford (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
A little further out are Barking Community Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Redbridge Museum (1 mile north-east). Open spaces near Little Ilford include Ripple Nature Reserve and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Little Ilford School (less than half a mile south-east) and Tyndale Academy (0.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Earl of Essex pub (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include East Ham (1.3 miles south)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Little Ilford?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cover Little Ilford and the whole of Greater London
- 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