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Funeral and Wake Catering in Richmond upon Thames
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Richmond upon Thames.
- Life celebrations
- A wake at the family home
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering for Richmond upon Thames events
About our funeral and wake catering in Richmond upon Thames
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. For wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and gatherings after the committal, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
For a wake in Richmond upon Thames, a hall or club with a car park is frequently simplest, though home can work with a drive. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Richmond upon Thames (TW9, TW10, SW14, TW1)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Richmond upon Thames? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In Richmond upon Thames, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
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Common questions in Richmond upon Thames
Can you serve after a service at Holy Trinity Richmond?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What about parking in Richmond upon Thames?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Can the wake be at home?
Often, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
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 do we estimate numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Can the van come to Richmond upon Thames?
We do. We serve events in Richmond upon Thames and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across Greater London, including Richmond upon Thames
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Wakes in Richmond upon Thames: venues and practical details
Richmond upon Thames is about 3 miles south of Ealing, in Greater London. For wakes in Richmond upon Thames, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Richmond station is in Richmond upon Thames itself. After a service at Holy Trinity Richmond, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wherever your wake is in TW9, TW10, SW14 and TW1, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake at a home on Church Road, King George Square and Topiary Square or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. You’ll find Richmond upon Thames on the B321 and B322, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside Richmond upon Thames, we cover North Sheen (1 mile north-east), East Sheen (1 mile east), Mortlake (1 mile east), Kew (2 miles north-east) and Strand-on-the-Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Eel Pie Island Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and West Middlesex University Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Richmond upon Thames include Duke's Hollow and Richmond Hill.
- Schools near Richmond upon Thames include Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (within half a mile south-east) and Kneller Hall Junior School (within half a mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse Richmond pub (less than half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.4 miles west)
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow for the service running over
- Ask the venue about the van
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Events we cater in Richmond upon Thames
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Richmond upon Thames, people book us for occasions like:
- Wakes at venues
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Local halls and clubs near Richmond upon Thames can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
Comparing caterers
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- 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