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Funeral and wake catering in Plaistow, Greater London
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Plaistow and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Plaistow
About our funeral and wake catering in Plaistow
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for pub wakes and village hall wakes.
For a wake in Plaistow, 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’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Plaistow (E13, E16, E6)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Plaistow
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Wake catering near Plaistow
Plaistow is about 5 miles east of London, in Greater London. From the centre of Plaistow to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Plaistow is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
For a service at a church like Memorial Community Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Relatives arriving by train should know that West Ham station is about 0.9 miles away.
We cover wakes in every part of E13, E16 and E6. Local streets include Eve Road, Ivy Road and May Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You’ll find Plaistow on the A1011, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside Plaistow, we cover Greengate (1 mile north-east), Canning Town (1 mile south), Upton Park (1 mile north-east), West Ham (1 mile north-west) and Upton (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Greenwich Castle (3.4 miles south) and Stratford Centre (1.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Newham Sixth Form College (less than half a mile south-east) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (under half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Earl Of Derby Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include East Ham (1.4 miles north-east)
Plaistow questions
Can the van park in Keir Hardie Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is parking a problem for the van in Plaistow?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Do you come to Plaistow?
We do. We serve events in Plaistow and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Plaistow?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Plaistow.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Plaistow?
It takes one job off a very long list.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A tribute meal
Relatives driving in can use the A1011 to reach Plaistow.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if plans change
- How allergens are handled
How the day works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Plaistow; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- 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.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Plaistow
Also in Plaistow
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Build in time for delays
- Plan for a few extra people
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
What affects the price in Plaistow
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Where the van can park in Plaistow
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Plaistow is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- 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