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Funeral and wake catering in Riddlesdown, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Riddlesdown.
- Pub wakes
- Family meals after the service
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
A chip van near Riddlesdown
Funeral and wake catering in Riddlesdown, cooked to order
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Typical bookings include gatherings at home after a funeral and family meals after the service, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Wakes in Riddlesdown are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Where
- Riddlesdown (CR8, CR2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Questions from Riddlesdown
What’s the nearest station to Riddlesdown?
Riddlesdown station, in Riddlesdown itself.
Can you serve after a service at St Edmund'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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van come to Riddlesdown?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Riddlesdown. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
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Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. In winter, it is dark in Riddlesdown by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Allow a little extra
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Arranging a wake in Riddlesdown
Riddlesdown is about 1 mile east of Purley, in Greater London. Wherever your wake is in the CR8 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Riddlesdown to London (12 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Riddlesdown has its own station, Riddlesdown station. After a service at St Edmund's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
For wakes in CR8 and CR2, we just need to know where the van can park. That could mean a wake at a home on Hyde Road, Lower Road and Famet Avenue, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Riddlesdown is on the A22, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside Riddlesdown, we cover Kenley (1 mile south), Sanderstead (1 mile north-east), South Croydon (2 miles north), Hamsey Green (2 miles south-east) and Whyteleafe (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (14 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Purley War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west) and St George's Walk (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Nearby schools include Riddlesdown Collegiate (0.5 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include County Borough of Croydon (2.8 miles north)
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Riddlesdown?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after the service
- A wake at the family home
Relatives driving in can use the A22 to reach Riddlesdown.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
- How allergens are handled
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Riddlesdown is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Riddlesdown
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Events in Riddlesdown and across Greater London
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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