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Funeral and Wake Catering for Merton Abbey events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Merton Abbey and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembrance gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Book the van in Merton Abbey
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Merton Abbey
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. Whether it is a wake at the family home and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we will put together a menu of gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips and more.
In Merton Abbey, a hall with parking is often the easiest option. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Merton Abbey (SW19, CR4, SW17)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Merton Abbey
It suits all ages.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
A club or hall near Merton Abbey gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How allergens are handled
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Check the hall has an urn
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
For event organisers in Merton Abbey
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
After a funeral in Merton Abbey
Merton Abbey is about 2 miles south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Whether your wake is in the middle of Merton Abbey or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Merton Abbey is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Merton Abbey to London (7 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Haydons Road station, about 0.9 miles north, is the nearest station. Relatives driving in can use the A24 to reach Merton Abbey.
Anywhere in SW19, CR4 and SW17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on East Road, Hardy Road and Mount Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You will find Merton Abbey on the A24, which makes the journey straightforward. Other places close to Merton Abbey we cover include Merton (1 mile west), Colliers Wood (1 mile north-east), South Wimbledon (1 mile north-west), Eastfields (1 mile east) and Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Southside Wandsworth (3 miles north) and St George's Hospital (1 mile north). The countryside around Merton Abbey includes Henman Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Local schools include Rutlish School (1.2 miles west) and Ensham School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include King's Head pub (within half a mile north)
- Local facilities include St Leonard's (2.5 miles north-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Merton Abbey is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Merton Abbey
Is parking a problem for the van in Merton Abbey?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Which station is closest to Merton Abbey?
The closest is Haydons Road station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Do you cover Merton Abbey?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Merton Abbey is within our area and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. In Merton Abbey, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Also near Merton Abbey
Also in Merton Abbey
- 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