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Funeral and Wake Catering in Poplar
Funeral and wake catering in Poplar: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A wake at the family home
- Family meals after the service
Planning an event in Poplar?
Funeral and wake catering in Poplar, cooked to order
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. Whether it’s remembering a loved one’s favourite food and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
Wakes in Poplar are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Poplar (E14, SE16, E22)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. Late-December sunset in Poplar is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What else we do in Poplar
Should I sort the food myself?
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Poplar: halls, homes and travel
Poplar is about 2 miles south-west of Plaistow, in Greater London. Wherever your wake is in the E14 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If relatives are coming by rail, Poplar has its own station, Canary Wharf station. A club or hall near Poplar gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
We take the van to wakes all over E14, SE16 and E22. Whether your wake is on Market Way, Castor Lane and Dockyard Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Being close to the A102 and A1261, Poplar is simple for us to get to for your wake. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include London Docklands (1 mile south), Canary Wharf (1 mile south-west), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile south-east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Poplar include Lavender Pond and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Langdon Park Secondary School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ledger Building pub (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Occasions we serve in Poplar
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Whatever the occasion in Poplar, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Anniversary memorials
Relatives driving in can use the A102 and A1261 to reach Poplar.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- How allergens are handled
Where the van can park in Poplar
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
As a London location, Poplar is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Poplar and across Greater London
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Poplar questions
Is parking a problem for the van in Poplar?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Could you trade in Bartlett Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van come to Poplar?
We do. We serve events in Poplar and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
- 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