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Funeral and Wake Catering for Petersham events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Petersham.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub wakes
Fresh fish and chips in Petersham
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Petersham
What about parking in Petersham?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
What’s the nearest station to Petersham?
St Margarets (London) station, about 0.9 miles north-west of the centre.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
About our funeral and wake catering in Petersham
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. For gatherings after the committal and a tribute meal, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
For a wake in Petersham, a hall or club with a car park is frequently simplest, though home can work with a drive. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Petersham (TW10, TW1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Petersham
Other occasions in Petersham
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
As a London location, Petersham 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 photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In summer, a wake in Petersham has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TW10 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your guests already know
- Events in Petersham and across Greater London
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Wakes in Petersham: venues and practical details
Petersham is about 1 mile south of Richmond, in Greater London. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Petersham and the surrounding area. Petersham is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
After a service at St Peter's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is St Margarets (London) station, about 0.9 miles north-west.
For wakes in TW10 and TW1, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Sandy Lane, River Lane and Arosa Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Richmond (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile south), Eel Pie Island (1 mile west), St Margarets (1 mile north-west) and Strawberry Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (6 miles north-east), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eel Pie Island Museum (1 mile west) and Coombe (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Petersham include Kew Gardens Lake and Richmond Hill.
- Local schools include Grey Court School (0.7 miles south-west) and St Catherine's School (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Fox and Duck pub (less than half a mile south)
Planners, venues and businesses
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: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Occasions we serve in Petersham
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Petersham, people book us for occasions like:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Pub wakes
Local halls and clubs near Petersham can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
Before you book anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
- 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