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Funeral and Wake Catering for Nunhead events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Nunhead and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at venues
- Remembrance gatherings
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Wake catering near Nunhead
Nunhead is about 1 mile south-west of New Cross, in Greater London. Whether your wake is in the middle of Nunhead or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 764 places across Greater London.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Nunhead station serves Nunhead directly.
Wherever your wake is in SE15, SE4 and SE14, we can fry fresh for your guests. Whether your wake is on Rye Road, Nash Road and Kitto Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Telegraph Hill (1 mile north-east), Honor Oak (1 mile south), Peckham (1 mile north-west), New Cross (1 mile north-east) and Brockley (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Greenwich Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and Lewisham Shopping Centre (1.7 miles east). Open spaces near Nunhead include Knight's Hill and One Tree Hill.
- Nearby schools include Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich (under half a mile south-west) and Allenby Tutorial Trust (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Ivy House (less than half a mile south)
How our funeral and wake catering works in Nunhead
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Typical bookings include gatherings at a village hall or club and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
For a wake in Nunhead, a hall or club with a car park is frequently simplest, though home can work with a drive. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Nunhead (SE15, SE4, SE14)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The date and time of the event
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the van can park in Nunhead
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
- A clear area by the serving hatch
As a London location, Nunhead 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.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Nunhead questions
Is parking a problem for the van in Nunhead?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
What’s the nearest station to Nunhead?
Nunhead station, in Nunhead itself.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can the van come to Nunhead?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Nunhead and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, use our quote form.
How quickly can you come?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll tell you straight away whether we are available.
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 be honest about what’s possible.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Have chairs for those who need them
We start when you give the word.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Nunhead and the whole of Greater London
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
How it works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Sunset in Nunhead is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
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Perfect for your wake in Nunhead
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
In Nunhead and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
After a service at Saint Antony with Saint Silas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
- 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