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Funeral and wake catering in Old Ford, Greater London
Funeral and wake catering in Old Ford: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- A tribute meal
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in Old Ford?
Funeral and wake catering in Old Ford, cooked to order
We cook as people come up. We’re often asked to cater gatherings at a village hall or club and memorial events and anniversaries, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In Old Ford, a hall with parking is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
As a London location, Old Ford 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 Old Ford
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Occasions we serve in Old Ford
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- A tribute meal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after the committal
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Old Ford may suit.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Old Ford? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Old Ford
Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. In and around Old Ford, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Old Ford is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Hackney Wick station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. After a service at St Paul Old Ford, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Here we cover the E3, E15 and E9 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Old Ford, we also cover Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile west), Fish Island (1 mile north), Bow (1 mile south-west), Hackney Wick (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include V&A East (0.6 miles north-east) and Tower of London (3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Old Ford include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Local schools include Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Lea Tavern (0.5 miles north)
- Local facilities include Park (under half a mile north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan seating for older guests
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Questions from Old Ford
Is parking a problem for the van in Old Ford?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Can you serve after a service at St Paul Old Ford?
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.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can the van come to Old Ford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Old Ford and the rest of Greater London. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
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 will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How the day works
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. In summer, a wake in Old Ford has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
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For event organisers in Old Ford
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with 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