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Funeral and wake catering in Monks Orchard, Greater London
Funeral and wake catering in Monks Orchard: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Monks Orchard
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
Send us the date, the address or CR0 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Monks Orchard
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. On the menu are pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for a wake at the family home and anniversary memorials.
Wakes in Monks Orchard are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby, which we can help you think through. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Monks Orchard (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Occasions we serve in Monks Orchard
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after the committal
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
If the funeral is at a church such as St George The Martyr Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
Arranging a wake in Monks Orchard
Monks Orchard is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. For wakes in Monks Orchard, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Monks Orchard to London (about 8 miles away).
A club or hall near Monks Orchard gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park. If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Elmers End station, about 1.2 miles north.
This part of Greater London takes in CR0, SE25 and CR9, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Long Lane, Poppy Lane and Homer Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Shirley (1 mile south), Shirley Oaks (1 mile west), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Addiscombe (1.2 miles west) and Crystal Palace Museum (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Monks Orchard includes Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include Orchard Way Primary School (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Cricketers pub (under half a mile west)
Common questions in Monks Orchard
We’re gathering after a service at St George The Martyr 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’ll gather.
Could you trade in Ashburton Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the van come to Monks Orchard?
Yes, we do. Monks Orchard is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Plan seating for older guests
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Late-December sunset in Monks Orchard is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- 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’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
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, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Monks Orchard hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- Bookings across Greater London, including Monks Orchard
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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