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Funeral and wake catering in Maryland, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Maryland and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at venues
Planning an event in Maryland?
About our funeral and wake catering in Maryland
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. We’re often asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and wakes at home, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Wakes in Maryland are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Maryland (E15, E20, E7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books funeral and wake catering in Maryland?
It can be a fitting tribute.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Families holding a service at Church of St John the Evangelist frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether there is a minimum
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Maryland hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price or the cost guide.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- The day of the week
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Questions from Maryland
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Could you trade in West Ham Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
After a funeral in Maryland
Maryland is about 3 miles south of Walthamstow, in Greater London. Give us the address of your wake in Maryland, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Maryland is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Stratford (London) station is in Maryland itself. A club or hall near Maryland gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
This part of Greater London takes in E15, E20 and E7, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on Cam Road, Ward Road and Wise Road, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in Stratford (1 mile west), East Village (1 mile north-west), Temple Mills (1 mile north-west), West Ham (1 mile south-east) and Holloway Down (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (within half a mile east) and Tower of London (4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Carpenters Primary School (within half a mile south-west) and Sarah Bonnell School (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you will find The Two Puddings pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include County Borough of West Ham (within half a mile south-east)
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
More for events in Maryland
The process
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In summer, a wake in Maryland has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
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. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Mention allergies you know about
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
- 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