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Funeral and Wake Catering for North Ockendon events
Funeral and wake catering in North Ockendon: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- A tribute meal
Fresh fish and chips in North Ockendon
Funeral and wake catering in North Ockendon, fried fresh
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. We’re frequently asked to cater a wake at the family home and gatherings after scattering ashes, with pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
In North Ockendon, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- North Ockendon (RM14)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In winter, it is dark in North Ockendon by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Build in time for delays
- Plan for a few extra people
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
North Ockendon 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Towns and villages near North Ockendon
Other occasions in North Ockendon
Common questions in North Ockendon
Which station is closest to North Ockendon?
The closest is Ockendon station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
What about parking in North Ockendon?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What does the van need?
Not much: 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.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including North Ockendon.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Perfect for your wake in North Ockendon
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
These are some of the bookings we take around North Ockendon:
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Relatives arriving by train should know that Ockendon station is about 1.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
Wake catering near North Ockendon
North Ockendon is about 3 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Around North Ockendon, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Anywhere in RM14, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside North Ockendon, we also cover Puddle Dock (1 mile north), Cranham (2 miles north-west), Upminster (2 miles north-west), Upminster Bridge (2 miles north-west) and Hacton (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Walthamstow (14 miles west), Whitechapel (15 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west), Plaistow (11 miles west), Leyton (13 miles west) and New Cross (15 miles west).
A little further out are Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.1 miles north-west) and St George's Hospital (3 miles west). Open spaces near North Ockendon include Cranham Marsh.
- Schools near North Ockendon include Eastbrook School (1.5 miles north-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
- 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