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Funeral and wake catering in Newington Green, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Newington Green.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering for Newington Green events
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
About our funeral and wake catering in Newington Green
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for wakes at home and pub wakes.
In Newington Green, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Where
- Newington Green (N16, N1, N5)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Newington Green hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Newington Green and the whole of Greater London
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Working with your venue
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: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Nearby places to Newington Green
What else we do in Newington Green
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The day of the week
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
- The minimum booking
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, the address or N16 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Newington Green
Is parking a problem for the van in Newington Green?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
We are gathering after a service at Newington Green Unitarian 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the van come to Newington Green?
Yes, we do. Newington Green is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Newington Green 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.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Newington Green, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Check the hall has an urn
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Wake catering near Newington Green
Newington Green is about 1 mile north of Hoxton, in Greater London. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Newington Green and nearby villages. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
After a service at Newington Green Unitarian Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Canonbury station serves Newington Green directly.
This part of Greater London takes in N16, N1 and N5. Whether your wake is on Dove Road, Burma Road and Piano Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. You’ll find Newington Green on the A1199, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside Newington Green, we cover Mildmay (1 mile south), Highbury (1 mile west), Canonbury (1 mile south), De Beauvoir Town (1 mile south) and Kingsland (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Stoke Newington (under half a mile north) and German Hospital (0.8 miles east). The countryside around Newington Green includes Dartmouth Park Hill and Gillespie Park.
- Schools near Newington Green include Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form (0.5 miles north) and Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Army and Navy pub (within half a mile east)
- 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