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Funeral and Wake Catering for Orpington events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Orpington.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
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Funeral and wake catering in Orpington, fried fresh
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes at church halls and clubs and family meals after the service.
For a wake in Orpington, a hall or club with a car park is often simplest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Area
- Orpington (BR5, BR6, BR7, DA14)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Orpington; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
As a London location, Orpington is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
For event organisers in Orpington
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.
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 confirm what we can provide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
FAQs for Orpington
Which station is closest to Orpington?
The closest is St Mary Cray station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Could you trade in Jubilee Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Arranging a wake in Orpington
Orpington is about 12 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. Orpington is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Orpington to London (12 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Andrew's, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. For family travelling by train, St Mary Cray station is about 0.7 miles away. Orpington is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We serve wakes across BR5, BR6, BR7 and DA14. From High Street, Furzehill Square and Station Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Being close to the A224 and B258, Orpington is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover wakes in Poverest (1 mile north), Derry Downs (1 mile east), St Mary Cray (1 mile north), St Paul's Cray (1 mile north) and Goddington (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Lullingstone Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Orpington Hospital (1.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Orpington include Harris Academy Orpington (0.8 miles south-east) and The Priory School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Albert pub (under half a mile east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Orpington?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Orpington and the whole of Greater London
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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