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Funeral and wake catering in Plaistow, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Plaistow.
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Planning an event in Plaistow?
Wake catering near Plaistow
Plaistow is about 1 mile north of Bromley, in Greater London. From the centre of Plaistow to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Plaistow is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Plaistow to London (about 7 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Mary’s Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. For family travelling by train, Sundridge Park station is about 0.6 miles away.
We serve wakes across BR1, BR2 and BR3 and the streets around it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Saxon Road, Arcus Road and Croft Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Downham (1 mile north), Sundridge (1 mile east), Grove Park (1 mile north-east), Bromley (1 mile south) and Chinbrook (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are Prefab Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Bromley Hospital (1.5 miles south). Within reach you will find Downham Woodland Walk and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy (0.7 miles north-east) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Railway Tavern (0.8 miles south)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.3 miles south)
Funeral and wake catering in Plaistow, cooked to order
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater village hall wakes and family gatherings after a burial or cremation.
In Plaistow, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Plaistow (BR1, BR2, BR3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Summer evenings in Plaistow stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Common questions in Plaistow
What’s the nearest station to Plaistow?
Sundridge Park station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre.
What about parking in Plaistow?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
How fast is service?
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.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
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Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
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.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in Plaistow. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in Plaistow
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- The length of service
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:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Plaistow?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
In Plaistow and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Local halls and clubs near Plaistow can host a wake if home is too small.
Before booking anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Allow for the service running over
- Allow a little extra
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
- 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