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Funeral and wake catering in Raynes Park, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Raynes Park and across Greater London.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- Village hall wakes
Funeral and wake catering for Raynes Park events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Raynes Park
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We’re frequently asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and wakes at venues, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Wakes in Raynes Park are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Raynes Park (SW20, KT3, SM4)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
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What else we do in Raynes Park
Perfect for your wake in Raynes Park
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at venues
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For a service at a church like St Saviour's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any minimum charge
- The van’s size and access needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Allow a little extra
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
The process
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Summer evenings in Raynes Park stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or SW20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Raynes Park
- Events in Raynes Park and across Greater London
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Where the van can park in Raynes Park
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Raynes Park 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 photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Raynes Park: halls, homes and travel
Raynes Park is about 2 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Bookings in Raynes Park come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Raynes Park is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Raynes Park to London (9 miles away).
A club or hall near Raynes Park gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park. Relatives arriving by train should know that there’s a station right in Raynes Park: Raynes Park station.
We cover wakes in every part of SW20, KT3 and SM4. Streets in the area include Gore Road, Edna Road and Wyke Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Raynes Park sits on or near the A238 and A298, which makes travel to your wake easy. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include West Barnes (1 mile south-west), Bushey Mead (1 mile north-east), Cannon Hill (1 mile east), Motspur Park (1 mile north-west) and Wimbledon Chase (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chessington Castle Hill (4.1 miles south-west) and Atkinson Morley Hospital (1 mile north). Open spaces near Raynes Park include Henman Hill and Derwent Floodwash.
- Local schools include Raynes Park High School (within half a mile west) and Ursuline Preparatory School (1 mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Raynes Park Tavern (under half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (1.2 miles west)
Raynes Park: your questions answered
Could you trade in Cannon Hill Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
Can you serve after a service at St Saviour's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you cover Raynes Park?
We do. Raynes Park is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
- 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