Greater London · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Pimlico events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Pimlico.
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Pimlico events
Funeral and wake catering in Pimlico, fried fresh
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Whether it’s pub wakes and gatherings after the committal, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
In Pimlico, a hall with parking is often the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Pimlico (SW1P, SW1V, SW1W)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
As a London location, Pimlico is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Wake catering near Pimlico
Pimlico is about 1 mile east of Brompton, in Greater London. Give us the address of your wake in Pimlico, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Pimlico is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
Pimlico is on or near the A202 and A3212, handy for relatives driving in. Families holding a service at St Gabriel's frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
For wakes in SW1P, SW1V and SW1W, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include Ponton Road, Wilton Road and Ebury Square, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Pimlico is on the A202 and A3212, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside Pimlico, we cover Victoria (1 mile north-west), Nine Elms (1 mile south-west), Westminster (1 mile north), Millbank (1 mile north) and Vauxhall (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Kensington (3 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north), Shoreditch (4 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (4 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Health Exhibition Centre (0.5 miles north-west) and Westminster St Margaret and St John (0.8 miles north). The countryside around Pimlico includes Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Pimlico include Pimlico Academy (under half a mile south-east) and Grosvenor School of Modern Art (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include Denbigh Arms (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Lambeth Palace Library (1.1 miles north-east)
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Pimlico: your questions answered
What about parking in Pimlico?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
We are gathering after a service at St Gabriel's: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Also in Pimlico
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Pimlico and across Greater London
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake in Pimlico. Summer evenings in Pimlico stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- 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.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Check the hall has an urn
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
- 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