Greater London · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Little Venice events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Little Venice and Greater London, cooking to order on site.
- Small family memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Book the van in Little Venice
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How far we travel
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Little Venice
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, with pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
Wakes in Little Venice 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 the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Little Venice (W2, W9, NW8)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
- Bookings across Greater London, including Little Venice
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
What happens on the day
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Little Venice; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Little Venice? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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FAQs for Little Venice
What’s the nearest station to Little Venice?
London Paddington station, in Little Venice itself.
Could you trade in Kensington Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cover Little Venice?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Little Venice and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, use our quote form.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Nearby places to Little Venice
More for events in Little Venice
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Little Venice?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wakes at home
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
Local halls and clubs near Little Venice can host a wake if home is too small.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Allow a little extra
- Allow for the service running over
- Let us know of any allergies
- Have chairs for those who need them
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Have napkins and bins ready.
After a funeral in Little Venice
Little Venice is about 1 mile west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. People in Little Venice book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Little Venice is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Relatives driving in can use the A5 and A40 to reach Little Venice. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there’s a station right in Little Venice: London Paddington station.
Wherever your wake is in W2, W9 and NW8, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Harrow Road, Alfred Road and Newton Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A5 and A40 close by, Little Venice is easy for us to reach for your wake. If your venue is just outside Little Venice, we also cover Westbourne Green (1 mile west), Paddington Green (1 mile east), Paddington (1 mile south-east), Maida Vale (1 mile north-west) and Lisson Grove (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (4 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (5 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Kensington Arcade (1.5 miles south) and Ladbroke Estate (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Little Venice includes Greville Place nature reserve and Campden Hill.
- Nearby schools include Westminster Academy (within half a mile west) and International Community School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bridge House (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Royal Society of Medicine Library (1.6 miles 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