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Funeral and wake catering in Mitcham, Greater London
Funeral and wake catering in Mitcham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- A tribute meal
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Mitcham
How the day works
You will know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In winter, it is dark in Mitcham by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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About our funeral and wake catering in Mitcham
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for small family memorials and family meals after the service.
In Mitcham, a hall with parking is often the easiest option. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- Mitcham (CR4, SW16, SM4)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues frequently 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.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A menu almost everyone likes
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Mitcham?
It is one less thing to organise.
In Mitcham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Small family memorials
- Anniversary memorials
- Village hall wakes
Relatives arriving by train should know that Mitcham Eastfields station is about 0.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Also near Mitcham
What else we do in Mitcham
After a funeral in Mitcham
Mitcham is about 2 miles west of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. For wakes in Mitcham, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Mitcham is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Mitcham to London (7 miles away).
For a service at a church like St. Mark's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. A club or hall near Mitcham gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
Here we cover the CR4, SW16 and SM4 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Kings Road, Baker Lane and Manor Road, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Mitcham we cover include Hackbridge (1 mile north), Eastfields (1 mile north), Colliers Wood (1 mile north-west), Merton Abbey (2 miles north-west) and Furzedown (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to London (7 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (9 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north).
A little further out are Wandle Industrial Museum (0.7 miles west) and Wilson Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Mitcham include Duppas Hill and Cranmer Green.
- Nearby schools include St Mark's Church of England Academy (0.5 miles north) and The Archbishop Lanfranc School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion of Mortimer pub (0.7 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St Leonard's (2.1 miles north-east)
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
As a London location, Mitcham 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Build in time for delays
- Plan seating for older guests
- Allow a little extra
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Common questions in Mitcham
We are gathering after a service at St. Mark's Church: 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 usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Could you trade in Cranmer Green?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you straight away whether we’re available.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What if timings change?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
- 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