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Funeral and wake catering in Northumberland Heath, Greater London
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Northumberland Heath and the surrounding area.
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
- Village hall wakes
Planning an event in Northumberland Heath?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Northumberland Heath
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Typical bookings include a favourite meal in someone’s memory and wakes at church halls and clubs, serving cod and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
Wakes in Northumberland Heath are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby, which we can help you think through. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Northumberland Heath (DA8, DA7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Northumberland Heath: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Northumberland Heath?
The closest is Barnehurst station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at St Paul's: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that’s common.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
As a London location, Northumberland Heath is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Northumberland Heath
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Northumberland Heath, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Wake catering near Northumberland Heath
Northumberland Heath is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. For wakes in Northumberland Heath, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Northumberland Heath may suit. Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Barnehurst station, about 0.6 miles south-west.
Wakes anywhere in DA8 and DA7 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve a wake on streets such as Mill Road, Penda Road and Chalk Road, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Bexley Riverside (1 mile south-east), Erith (1 mile north), Barnehurst (1 mile south), Belvedere (1 mile north-west) and Lessness Heath (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Erith and District Hospital (within half a mile north) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Northumberland Heath include Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Barnehurst Infant School (less than half a mile south-west) and Trinity School (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Colyers (less than half a mile south-east)
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. In winter, it is dark in Northumberland Heath by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Northumberland Heath? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Events in Northumberland Heath and across Greater London
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
See how we price or the cost guide.
Also near Northumberland Heath
Other occasions in Northumberland Heath
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Occasions we serve in Northumberland Heath
It can be a fitting tribute.
These are some of the bookings we take around Northumberland Heath:
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at home
For a service at a church like St Paul's, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- The cancellation terms
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
- 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