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Funeral and Wake Catering for Locksbottom events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Locksbottom and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at venues
- Celebrations of life
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Funeral and wake catering in Locksbottom, fried fresh
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so get in touch as soon as you can. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings at a village hall or club and scattering of ashes gatherings.
In Locksbottom, 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.
- Location
- Locksbottom (BR6, BR2, BR5)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Locksbottom? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A spot near your guests
Locksbottom is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Wakes in Locksbottom: venues and practical details
Locksbottom is about 2 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Locksbottom and nearby villages. We serve 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Orpington station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. If the funeral is at a church such as St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Locksbottom is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in BR6, BR2 and BR5, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. That could mean a wake at a home on Mada Road, Winton Road and Park Avenue or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to wakes in Crofton (1 mile east), Farnborough (1 mile south-east), Petts Wood (1 mile north-east), Bromley Common (1 mile north-west) and Keston (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (14 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find The Mall (2.9 miles north-west) and Princess Royal University Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Locksbottom include Summer Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Darrick Wood School (within half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.8 miles north-west)
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In summer, a wake in Locksbottom has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Locksbottom: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Locksbottom?
Orpington station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at St Paul: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Towns and villages near Locksbottom
Other occasions in Locksbottom
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price or the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Locksbottom?
It is one less thing to organise.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Locksbottom may suit, with the van in the car park.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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