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Funeral and wake catering in Paddington, Greater London
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Paddington? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at venues
Funeral and wake catering in Paddington
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Funeral and wake catering in Paddington, cooked to order
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it’s wakes at church halls and clubs and pub wakes, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy and more.
In Paddington, a hall with parking is often the easiest option. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Paddington (W2, W1H, W1U)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Towns and villages near Paddington
Also in Paddington
Arranging a wake in Paddington
Paddington is about 1 mile west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. For wakes in Paddington, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If relatives are coming by rail, London Paddington station is in Paddington itself. Local halls and clubs near Paddington can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
Wakes anywhere in W2, W1H and W1U start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Harrow Road, Craven Road and Harbet Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. With the A5 and A40 close by, Paddington is easy for us to reach for your wake. If your venue is just outside Paddington, we also cover Paddington Green (1 mile north-west), Hyde Park Estate (1 mile south-east), Connaught Village (1 mile south-east), Tyburn (1 mile south-east) and Little Venice (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east), Whitechapel (4 miles east) and Ruislip (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ladbroke Estate (1.5 miles west) and Montfichet's Tower (3.1 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
- Schools near Paddington include Hampden Gurney CofE Primary School (less than half a mile east) and North Westminster Community School (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include Fountains Abbey pub (within half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Royal Society of Medicine Library (1.1 miles east)
What affects the price in Paddington
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Paddington
It is one less thing to organise.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- A tribute meal
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Pub wakes
After a service at Church of St John the Evangelist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How allergens are handled
- When payment is due
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Paddington; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Paddington is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: 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’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Paddington
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Working with your venue
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 will work through them with you.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Paddington: your questions answered
Is parking a problem for the van in Paddington?
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 Church of St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
- 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