Greater London · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Peaks Hill
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Peaks Hill and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at home
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering in Peaks Hill
How our funeral and wake catering works in Peaks Hill
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Popular choices include haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater family gatherings after a burial or cremation and scattering of ashes gatherings.
For a wake in Peaks Hill, a hall or club with a car park is often simplest, though home can work with a drive. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Peaks Hill (CR8, SM6)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Peaks Hill: your questions answered
Could you trade in Carshalton Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mark?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Where the van can park in Peaks Hill
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
As a London location, Peaks Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Peaks Hill
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No surprises in your quote
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Peaks Hill and the whole of Greater London
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Occasions we serve in Peaks Hill
It suits all ages.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Purley station, about 0.8 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
Places near Peaks Hill
Other occasions in Peaks Hill
Peaks Hill: halls, homes and travel
Peaks Hill is about 1 mile north-west of Purley, in Greater London. Whether your wake is in the middle of Peaks Hill or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Peaks Hill can host a wake if home is too small. With the A2022 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Peaks Hill.
Wherever your wake is in CR8 and SM6, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Furze Lane, Birch Lane and Plough Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Peaks Hill is on the A2022, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Russell Hill (1 mile north), Roundshaw (1 mile north), Woodcote (1 mile south-west), Purley (1 mile south-east) and Woodcote Green (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (12 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Borough of Croydon (2.4 miles north-east) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (0.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Duppas Hill and Roundshaw Downs.
- Local schools include Laleham Lea School (less than half a mile north-west) and Margaret Roper Catholic Primary School (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Foxley Hatch pub (0.6 miles south-east)
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In summer, a wake in Peaks Hill has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask the venue about the van
- Mention allergies you know about
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
- 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