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Funeral and wake catering in Plashet, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Plashet.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at home
Funeral and wake catering for Plashet events
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A spot near your guests
As a London location, Plashet is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
How our funeral and wake catering works in Plashet
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Popular choices include cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for gatherings after the committal and wakes at home.
For a wake in Plashet, a hall or club with a car park is often simplest. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Plashet (E6, E12, E7)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. Late-December sunset in Plashet is about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
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. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Plashet
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Plashet?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Bookings across Greater London, including Plashet
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Common questions in Plashet
What’s the nearest station to Plashet?
The closest is Woodgrange Park station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
What about parking in Plashet?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Can the van come to Plashet?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Plashet and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Occasions we serve in Plashet
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at venues
Local halls and clubs near Plashet can host a wake if home is too small.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Wakes in Plashet: venues and practical details
Plashet is about 2 miles north-east of Plaistow, in Greater London. People in Plashet book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Plashet is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Plashet to London (about 7 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Barnabas frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Woodgrange Park station, about 0.5 miles north.
For wakes in E6, E12 and E7, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a wake on streets such as Fry Road, Edith Road and Hilda Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Manor Park (1 mile north-east), Little Ilford (1 mile north-east), Upton Park (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile west) and Wallend (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Greenwich Castle (5 miles south-west) and Stratford Centre (2.1 miles west). The countryside around Plashet includes Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Monega Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and Tyndale Academy (0.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Overdraft Tavern (under half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East Ham (0.8 miles south-east)
Towns and villages near Plashet
Also in Plashet
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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