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Funeral and Wake Catering for Romford events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Romford and across Greater London.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after the committal
A chip van near Romford
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Funeral and wake catering in Romford, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you. On the menu are pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and celebrations of life.
In Romford, a hall with parking is often the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Romford (RM1, RM7, RM11, RM2)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in Romford
Which station is closest to Romford?
Romford has its own station: Romford station.
What about parking in Romford?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
How quickly can you come?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Wakes in Romford: venues and practical details
Romford is in Greater London. Whether your wake is in the middle of Romford or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Romford is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Families holding a service at Parish Church of St Edward the Confessor often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. If relatives are coming by rail, Romford station serves Romford directly.
For wakes in RM1, RM7, RM11 and RM2, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. From High Street, Market Place and Market Link or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Main roads around Romford include the A1251, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Rush Green (1 mile south-west), Collier Row (1 mile north), Rise Park (1 mile north), Becontree Heath (1 mile south-west) and Chadwell Heath (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles south-west), City of Westminster (15 miles west), Marylebone (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (12 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles west).
A little further out are Dagenham (1.5 miles south-west) and The Brewery (under half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include The Chase Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls (0.8 miles east) and St. Edward's Church of England School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Moon & Stars pub (less than half a mile east)
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In winter, it’s dark in Romford by about 3:50pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Romford 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Romford
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Towns and villages near Romford
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups usually 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 we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Romford, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Allow a little extra
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why Romford hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- A menu almost everyone likes
See how we price and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t 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