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Funeral and Wake Catering in Paddington Green
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Paddington Green and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
A chip van near Paddington Green
How our funeral and wake catering works in Paddington Green
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy, and we are frequently booked for remembrance gatherings and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
For a wake in Paddington Green, a hall or club with a car park is often simplest, though home can work with a drive. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Paddington Green (W2, W1H, NW8)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Paddington Green is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In winter, it’s dark in Paddington Green by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Nearby places to Paddington Green
What else we do in Paddington Green
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Wake catering near Paddington Green
Paddington Green is about 1 mile north-west of City of Westminster, in Greater London. For wakes in Paddington Green, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Paddington Green. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For a service at a church like St Mary on Paddington Green Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Relatives driving in can use the A5 and A40 to reach Paddington Green.
We cover wakes in every part of W2, W1H and NW8 and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Harrow Road, Craven Road and Lanark Road, wherever the van can park. Paddington Green is on the A5 and A40, which makes the journey straightforward. Close by, we cover wakes in Paddington (1 mile south-east), Little Venice (1 mile west), Lisson Grove (1 mile north-east), Hyde Park Estate (1 mile south-east) and Connaught Village (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles south-east), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles east) and Whitechapel (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Ladbroke Estate (1.4 miles west) and Montfichet's Tower (3.2 miles east). Open spaces near Paddington Green include The Long Water and Greville Place nature reserve.
- Local schools include North Westminster Community School (within half a mile east) and International Community School (under half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Sir Alexander Fleming pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Royal Society of Medicine Library (1.3 miles east)
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Paddington Green
What’s the nearest station to Paddington Green?
Paddington Green has its own station: London Paddington station.
Could you trade in Kensington Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
What if we do not know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Build in time for delays
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Cater for a few more than you expect
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Paddington Green, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Events we cater in Paddington Green
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Paddington Green, people book us for occasions like:
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Life celebrations
If relatives are coming by rail, London Paddington station serves Paddington Green directly.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- 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