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Funeral and wake catering in Maypole, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Maypole.
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering for Maypole events
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Maypole?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
These are some of the bookings we take in Maypole and Greater London:
- Village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after the service
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Families holding a service at Mission Chapel often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Maypole
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Whether it’s scattering of ashes gatherings and wakes at home, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy and more.
For a wake in Maypole, a hall or club with a car park is often simplest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Maypole (BR6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Places near Maypole
What else we do in Maypole
Working with your venue
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.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Check the hall has an urn
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. A wake in Maypole in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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FAQs for Maypole
What’s the nearest station to Maypole?
Knockholt station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Can the van park in Hewitt's Chalk Bank?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What if timings change?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Service time
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
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.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
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, fill in our quote form.
Wake catering near Maypole
Maypole is about 3 miles south-east of Orpington, in Greater London. For a wake in Maypole, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Maypole is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Maypole to London (about 14 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Knockholt station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Maypole; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in BR6, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From Jubilee Road, Hollybush Lane and Maypole Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Maypole, we also cover Bopeep (1 mile south), Well Hill (1 mile east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-west), Badgers Mount (1 mile south) and Goddington (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north-west) and Plaistow (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Lullingstone Castle (2.4 miles east) and Orpington Hospital (2 miles west). Within reach you will find The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Harris Academy Orpington (1.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bo-Peep pub (under half a mile south)
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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.
- 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