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Funeral and Wake Catering for Monkhams events
Funeral and wake catering in Monkhams: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Planning an event in Monkhams?
Funeral and wake catering in Monkhams, fried fresh
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. For gatherings at home after a funeral and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we can cook sausage and chips, gravy and cod and chips for your guests.
Wakes in Monkhams are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely, which we can help you think through. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Monkhams (IG8, IG9, E4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
After a funeral in Monkhams
Monkhams is about 1 mile north of Woodford, in Greater London. Across the IG8 area, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Monkhams to London (10 miles away).
With the A121 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Monkhams. Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Highams Park station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
We cover wakes in every part of the IG8, IG9 and E4 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Oak Lane, Wood Lane and Mill Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. With the A121 close by, Monkhams is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Woodford Wells (1 mile east), Friday Hill (1 mile west), Woodford (1 mile south), Chingford Hatch (1 mile west) and Waltham Forest (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as London (10 miles south-west), City of Westminster (10 miles south-west), Marylebone (10 miles south-west), Kensington (13 miles south-west), St Pancras (9 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Claybury Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and 17 & Central (3.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Monkhams include Highams Park Lake and Pole Hill.
- Local schools include Trinity Catholic High School (within half a mile west) and Woodford Green Preparatory School (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Monkhams pub (0.8 miles east)
- Other local spots include Buckhurst Hill East (1.1 miles north-east)
Monkhams: your questions answered
Can the van park in The Highams Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
We’re gathering after a service at All Saints' Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Allow for the service running over
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Nearby places to Monkhams
What else we do in Monkhams
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Monkhams?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Monkhams and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
A club or hall near Monkhams gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Monkhams; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Monkhams 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Monkhams
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy the site is to reach
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and 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