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Funeral and Wake Catering for London Fields events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in London Fields.
- Memorial gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering for London Fields events
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In London Fields, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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How our funeral and wake catering works in London Fields
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. We’re frequently asked to cater memorial events and anniversaries and scattering of ashes gatherings, with mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy.
In London Fields, a hall with parking is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- London Fields (E8, E2, E9)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Plan for a few extra people
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask the venue about the van
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in London Fields? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
London Fields questions
What’s the nearest station to London Fields?
London Fields has its own station: London Fields station.
Could you trade in Haggerston Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
As a London location, London Fields is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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’ll say what we think.
On the menu in London Fields
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
London Fields: halls, homes and travel
London Fields is about 1 mile east of Hoxton, in Greater London. In and around London Fields, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. London Fields is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
If relatives are coming by rail, London Fields station is in London Fields itself. Local halls and clubs near London Fields can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
Here we cover the E8, E2 and E9 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Tudor Road, Forest Road and Duncan Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You’ll find London Fields on the A1207, which makes the journey straightforward. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Hackney Central (1 mile north), Cambridge Heath (1 mile south-east), Dalston (1 mile north-west), Hackney (1 mile north-east) and Kingsland (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (3 miles south-west), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hackney Walk (0.7 miles north-east) and Hackney (0.6 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School (less than half a mile north-east) and The Urswick School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Dolphin pub (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.7 miles south-west)
Why choose a fish and chip van in London Fields?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. The cost per head normally 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.
Why us?
- Bookings across Greater London, including London Fields
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in London Fields
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Relatives driving in can use the A1207 to reach London Fields.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- 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