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Funeral and Wake Catering for Purley events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Purley.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Anniversary memorials
Fresh fish and chips in Purley
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Purley and across Greater London
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Funeral and wake catering in Purley, cooked to order
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We serve cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings at a village hall or club and gatherings at home after a funeral.
In Purley, a hall with parking is often the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Purley (CR8, CR2, CR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The minimum booking
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Purley
Also in Purley
Wake catering near Purley
Purley is about 2 miles south-west of Croydon, in Greater London. Give us the address of your wake in Purley, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Purley is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
A club or hall near Purley gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park. Relatives driving in can use the A2022 to reach Purley.
Wherever your wake is in CR8, CR2 and CR5, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Brighton Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You will find Purley on the A2022, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Purley, we also cover Peaks Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodcote (1 mile west), Russell Hill (1 mile north), Roundshaw (1 mile north-west) and Woodcote Green (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (12 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find St George's Walk (2.7 miles north) and County Borough of Croydon (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Local schools include Thomas More Catholic School (0.5 miles north) and Laleham Lea School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Jolly Farmers pub (within half a mile north-east)
Perfect for your wake in Purley
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after the committal
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
For family travelling by train, Purley has its own station, Purley station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- The cancellation terms
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Plan for a few extra people
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Purley questions
Could you trade in Dollypers Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
We are gathering after a service at St Swithun's: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that is common.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you cover Purley?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Purley. To check your date, use our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests generally gather round the hatch once service starts. Late-December sunset in Purley is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Purley is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Purley
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage 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