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Funeral and Wake Catering for Old Coulsdon events
Funeral and wake catering in Old Coulsdon: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral and wake catering in Old Coulsdon
The process
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In summer, a wake in Old Coulsdon has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering in Old Coulsdon, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at venues and memorial events and anniversaries.
In Old Coulsdon, a hall with parking is frequently the easiest option. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Old Coulsdon (CR5, CR3, CR8)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
FAQs for Old Coulsdon
Is parking a problem for the van in Old Coulsdon?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
Could you trade in Dollypers Hill?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
How do we estimate numbers?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ask the venue about the van
- Let us know of any allergies
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Old Coulsdon?
It can be a fitting tribute.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Old Coulsdon, people book us for events such as:
- A wake at the family home
- Village hall wakes
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at venues
Families holding a service at Church of St John the Evangelist frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether there is a minimum
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
As a London location, Old Coulsdon is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Nearby places to Old Coulsdon
Also in Old Coulsdon
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in Old Coulsdon. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Old Coulsdon
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See how we price or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Old Coulsdon
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
Arranging a wake in Old Coulsdon
Old Coulsdon is about 1 mile south-east of Coulsdon, in Greater London. Around Old Coulsdon, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Old Coulsdon is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Old Coulsdon to London (14 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Coulsdon South station is about 1.4 miles away.
Here we cover the CR5, CR3 and CR8 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Ellis Road, Tollers Lane and Court Avenue, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Coulsdon (1 mile north-west), Chipstead (2 miles west), Purley (2 miles north), Woodcote (2 miles north-west) and Woodmansterne (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Marylebone (15 miles north), Kensington (14 miles north), Whitechapel (15 miles north) and Brompton (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-east) and St Lawrence's Hospital (1.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Old Coulsdon includes Nore Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Coulsdon (less than half a mile south-east) and Sunnydown School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Tudor Rose pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- 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