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Funeral and Wake Catering for North Woolwich events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in North Woolwich? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- A wake at the family home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
A chip van near North Woolwich
Funeral and wake catering in North Woolwich, cooked to order
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. For wakes at home and anniversary memorials, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
For a wake in North Woolwich, a hall or club with a car park is frequently simplest, though home can work with a drive. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- North Woolwich (SE18, E16, E6)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in North Woolwich
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Who books funeral and wake catering in North Woolwich?
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near North Woolwich may suit, with the van in the car park.
Before booking anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- If the price includes VAT
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
As a London location, North Woolwich 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.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Common questions in North Woolwich
We are gathering after a service at St John's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to North Woolwich?
The closest is Woolwich Dockyard station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you straight away whether we are available.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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 generally the easier option.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Nearby places to North Woolwich
What else we do in North Woolwich
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. A wake in North Woolwich in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
After a funeral in North Woolwich
North Woolwich is about 1 mile north of Woolwich, in Greater London. Around North Woolwich, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from North Woolwich to London (7 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Woolwich Dockyard station is about 0.7 miles away. After a service at St John's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
This part of Greater London takes in SE18, E16 and E6, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include Drew Road, Tate Road and Pier Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to North Woolwich we cover include Cyprus (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile north-west), Beckton (1 mile north-east), Silvertown (1 mile west) and Custom House (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Gallions Reach Shopping Park (1.1 miles north-east) and East Ham (2.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Gilbert's Pit.
- Local schools include Drew Primary School (0.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Mitre pub (0.5 miles south)
What affects the price in North Woolwich
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
- 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