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Funeral and wake catering in Rainham, Greater London
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Rainham and Greater London, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Family meals after the service
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Rainham events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Rainham
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. We serve gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and remembering a loved one’s favourite food.
In Rainham, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely, which we can help you think through. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Rainham (RM13)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In summer, a wake in Rainham has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Rainham? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Other occasions in Rainham
Perfect for your wake in Rainham
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Rainham, people book us for occasions like:
- Memorial gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after the service
A club or hall near Rainham gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How late numbers can change
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Rainham 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Rainham
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Arranging a wake in Rainham
Rainham is about 4 miles south of Romford, in Greater London. From the centre of Rainham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Rainham (Essex) station is in Rainham itself. Families holding a service at Church of St Helen and St Giles frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
We serve wakes across RM13 and the streets around it. Local streets include New Road, Ferry Lane and Wantz Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Rainham we cover include South Hornchurch (1 mile north-west), Beam Park (1 mile west), Hornchurch Marshes (1 mile west), Dagenham Green (2 miles west) and Elm Park (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are River (1.8 miles west) and Erith Museum (2.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Ingrebourne Marshes.
- Local schools include Harris Academy Rainham (less than half a mile south-east) and The Chafford School (under half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Phoenix pub (under half a mile west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
What affects the price in Rainham
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, the address or RM13 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Rainham questions
Which station is closest to Rainham?
Rainham has its own station: Rainham (Essex) station.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Helen and St Giles?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
- 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