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Funeral and wake catering in Loxford, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Loxford and across Greater London.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at venues
Planning an event in Loxford?
Loxford questions
We are gathering after a service at St Luke's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can the van park in Loxford Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Loxford
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. Whether it is family gatherings after a burial or cremation and gatherings at home after a funeral, we can cook cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips for your guests.
In Loxford, 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, which we can help you think through. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Loxford (IG1, IG11, IG3)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Events we cater in Loxford
It can be a fitting tribute.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Barking station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When final numbers are due
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. A wake in Loxford in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- 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
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
As a London location, Loxford is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Wake catering near Loxford
Loxford is about 3 miles north-east of Plaistow, in Greater London. Give us the address of your wake in Loxford, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Loxford is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Loxford to London (8 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Loxford can host a wake if home is too small. If the funeral is at a church such as St Luke's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
This part of Greater London takes in IG1, IG11 and IG3. Your wake could be at a house on Dane Road, Eton Road and Natal Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Loxford, we cover Ilford (1 mile north), Manor Park (1 mile west), Barking (1 mile south-east), Little Ilford (1 mile west) and Wallend (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include East Ham (1.6 miles south-west) and Redbridge Museum (0.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Loxford include Hollow Pond and Ripple Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Loxford School (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Barking Dog pub (0.6 miles south)
Also near Loxford
What else we do in Loxford
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why Loxford hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
- 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