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Funeral and Wake Catering for Pollards Hill events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Pollards Hill and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- A tribute meal
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering for Pollards Hill events
About our funeral and wake catering in Pollards Hill
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Typical bookings include wakes at home and anniversary memorials, serving haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
In Pollards Hill, a hall with parking is frequently the easiest option. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Pollards Hill (CR7, SW16, SE19)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In winter, it’s dark in Pollards Hill by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
Pollards Hill is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Pollards Hill: your questions answered
Can the van park in Grangewood Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is parking a problem for the van in Pollards Hill?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Pollards Hill hosts choose us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- We cover Pollards Hill and the whole of Greater London
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Keep the serving time flexible
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Pollards Hill?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- A wake at the family home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at venues
Local halls and clubs near Pollards Hill can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
Wake catering near Pollards Hill
Pollards Hill is about 1 mile north of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Pollards Hill and the surrounding area. Pollards Hill is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 6 miles away.
Families holding a service at St Oswald frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Relatives arriving by train should know that Norbury station, about 0.6 miles west, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in CR7, SW16 and SE19, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Green Lane, Croft Road and Downs Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to wakes in Norbury (1 mile north), Thornton Heath (1 mile south), Streatham (2 miles north-west), Streatham Park (2 miles north-west) and Mitcham (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
A little further out are Croydon University Hospital (1.3 miles south) and Centrale Croydon (2.3 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Knight's Hill and Biggin Wood.
- Schools near Pollards Hill include Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls (less than half a mile north-west) and Silburn Reid (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Moon Under Water pub (0.6 miles west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St Leonard's (1.7 miles north-west)
About the food
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.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
- 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