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Funeral and Wake Catering in New Malden
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in New Malden? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at home
A chip van near New Malden
Funeral and wake catering in New Malden, fried fresh
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We’re often asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and wakes at venues, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In New Malden, a hall with parking is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- New Malden (KT3, KT1, SW20)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in New Malden
What’s the nearest station to New Malden?
New Malden station, in New Malden itself.
We are gathering after a service at New Malden Baptist Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
How it works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Summer evenings in New Malden stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in New Malden, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Allow a little extra
- Check the hall has an urn
- Have chairs for those who need them
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
As a London location, New Malden 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’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in New Malden
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Arranging a wake in New Malden
New Malden is about 3 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around New Malden and nearby villages. New Malden is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, New Malden has its own station, New Malden station. After a service at New Malden Baptist Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We serve wakes across KT3, KT1 and SW20. From High Street, Ashcombe Square and Melrose Gardens or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. New Malden sits on or near the B283, so getting the van to your wake is simple. For wakes just outside New Malden, we cover Motspur Park (1 mile north-east), West Barnes (1 mile east), Norbiton (1 mile north-west), Coombe (1 mile north) and Raynes Park (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Wimbledon Museum (2.5 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (under half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Rose Walk and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Schools near New Malden include Holy Cross School (within half a mile south)
- Nearby, you will find The Glasshouse pub (within half a mile north-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Also near New Malden
More for events in New Malden
Occasions we serve in New Malden
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- A tribute meal
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Local halls and clubs near New Malden can host a wake if home is too small.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- How many hours the van serves
- Allergen information for each item
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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