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Funeral and Wake Catering in Mildmay
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Mildmay and the surrounding area.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at home
Planning an event in Mildmay?
What happens on the day
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Mildmay is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
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About our funeral and wake catering in Mildmay
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and anniversary memorials, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In Mildmay, 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. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Location
- Mildmay (N1, N16, E8)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Other occasions in Mildmay
After a funeral in Mildmay
Mildmay is about 1 mile north of Hoxton, in Greater London. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Mildmay and nearby villages. Mildmay is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
Local halls and clubs near Mildmay can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there’s a station right in Mildmay: Dalston Kingsland station.
For wakes in N1, N16 and E8, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Dove Road, Essex Road and Burma Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Mildmay sits on or near the A1199, which makes travel to your wake easy. For wakes just outside Mildmay, we cover Newington Green (1 mile north), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile south), Canonbury (1 mile south-west), Kingsland (1 mile south-east) and Highbury (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (2.6 miles south) and Hackney Walk (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Mildmay includes Gillespie Park and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include City of London Academy Highbury Grove (0.6 miles west) and Kingsland Secondary School (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Army and Navy pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Stoke Newington (within half a mile north)
Where the van can park in Mildmay
We will be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
As a London location, Mildmay is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Allow for the service running over
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Make sure older relatives can sit
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
A chip van compared with other options
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
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.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Mildmay? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Mildmay questions
What’s the nearest station to Mildmay?
Mildmay has its own station: Dalston Kingsland station.
Could you trade in Highbury Fields?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you come to the house?
Often, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Mildmay?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Mildmay, people book us for occasions like:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembrance gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Families holding a service at Church of St Jude and St Paul frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
- 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