Greater London · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Richmond events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Richmond? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering for Richmond events
About our funeral and wake catering in Richmond
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. On the menu are gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for pub wakes and gatherings after scattering ashes.
In Richmond, 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.
- Location
- Richmond (TW9, TW1, TW10)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
As a London location, Richmond is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
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. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cover Richmond and the whole of Greater London
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Richmond?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Celebrations of life
- A wake at the family home
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Richmond may suit.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
After a funeral in Richmond
Richmond is about 5 miles south-west of Kensington, in Greater London. Bookings in Richmond come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Richmond is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
For a service at a church like The Vineyard Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. If relatives are coming by rail, Richmond station, about 0.5 miles north, is the nearest station.
This part of Greater London takes in TW9, TW1 and TW10, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include Kew Road, Dee Road and Park Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Richmond we cover include Petersham (1 mile south), St Margarets (1 mile west), Eel Pie Island (1 mile south-west), Ham (1 mile south) and Isleworth (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include South Middlesex Hospital (1.6 miles west) and Eel Pie Island Museum (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Richmond includes Richmond Hill and Ham Lands.
- Local schools include Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (0.6 miles east) and Kneller Hall Junior School (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Victoria pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.3 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- How far we travel
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Richmond questions
Can you serve after a service at The Vineyard Church?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
Can the van park in Terrace and Buccleuch Gardens?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer evenings in Richmond stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
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. To send your details, use our quote form.
Related guides
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
- Build in time for delays
- Check the hall has an urn
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Nearby places to Richmond
What else we do in Richmond
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
- 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