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Funeral and Wake Catering in New Cross
Funeral and wake catering in New Cross: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Pub wakes
- Village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
Funeral and wake catering in New Cross
Funeral and wake catering in New Cross, fried fresh
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. For wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and village hall wakes, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In New Cross, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely, 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 is handed over.
- Area
- New Cross (SE8, SE14, SE4)
- 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
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In winter, it’s dark in New Cross by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us 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.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why New Cross hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Bookings across Greater London, including New Cross
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. 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.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in New Cross
What’s the nearest station to New Cross?
New Cross has its own station: New Cross station.
Can the van park in Fordham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Other occasions in New Cross
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Who books funeral and wake catering in New Cross?
It can be a fitting tribute.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in New Cross book the van for events such as:
- Pub wakes
- Life celebrations
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A tribute meal
New Cross is on or near the A2209 and A2210, handy for relatives driving in.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
After a funeral in New Cross
New Cross is about 3 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. In and around New Cross, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London.
For family travelling by train, New Cross station serves New Cross directly. After a service at St James's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wakes anywhere in SE8, SE14 and SE4 start with a parking spot for the van. From Ivy Road, Mona Road and Avon Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Main roads around New Cross include the A2209 and A2210, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Other places close to New Cross we cover include St Johns (1 mile east), Telegraph Hill (1 mile south-west), Deptford (1 mile north-east), Nunhead (1 mile south-west) and Lewisham (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Miller General Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Fan Museum (1.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near New Cross include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Addey and Stanhope School (under half a mile north-east) and Laban Centre (0.9 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Wickham Arms (less than half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Nunhead (0.9 miles west)
For event organisers in New Cross
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
- 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