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Funeral and Wake Catering for Rotherhithe events
Funeral and wake catering in Rotherhithe: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Small family memorials
- Family meals after the service
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering for Rotherhithe events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Rotherhithe
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we’re frequently booked for family meals after the service and village hall wakes.
In Rotherhithe, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Rotherhithe (SE16, SE8, E1W)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Allow for the service running over
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Have napkins and bins ready.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. A wake in Rotherhithe in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or SE16 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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 normally the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Common questions in Rotherhithe
Can the van park in Russia Dock Woodland?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Can you serve after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Can the van come to Rotherhithe?
Yes, we do. Rotherhithe is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Events we cater in Rotherhithe
It suits all ages.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Rotherhithe book the van for occasions like:
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after the committal
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Local halls and clubs near Rotherhithe can host a wake if home is too small.
What your quote should include
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Arranging a wake in Rotherhithe
Rotherhithe is about 2 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Anywhere in SE16, we can bring the van to you. Rotherhithe is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
For a service at a church like Holy Trinity Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Relatives arriving by train should know that Canada Water station is in Rotherhithe itself.
This part of Greater London takes in SE16, SE8 and E1W. From Bush Road, Gomm Road and Swan Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Rotherhithe is on the A200, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Surrey Quays (1 mile south), Surrey Canal (1 mile south), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-west), Millwall (1 mile south-east) and North Greenwich (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hoxton (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (1.6 miles north-west) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bacon's College (within half a mile north) and St Mellitus College (1.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Ship York pub (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Minories (1.6 miles north-west)
- 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