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Funeral and wake catering in Roundshaw, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Roundshaw.
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Book the van in Roundshaw
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Roundshaw
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. Whether it is village hall wakes and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
In Roundshaw, a hall with parking is often the easiest option. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Roundshaw (SM6, CR8, CR0)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Arranging a wake in Roundshaw
Roundshaw is about 2 miles south-west of Croydon, in Greater London. Wherever your wake is in the SM6 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Roundshaw is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Roundshaw to London (10 miles away).
A club or hall near Roundshaw gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Wallington station, about 0.9 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
This part of Greater London takes in SM6, CR8 and CR0, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Link Lane, Milton Road and Redwing Road, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Russell Hill (1 mile east), Bandonhill (1 mile north), Peaks Hill (1 mile south), Waddon (1 mile north-east) and Wallington (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (10 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (12 miles north) and Shoreditch (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include St George's Walk (2 miles north-east) and Purley War Memorial Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Roundshaw include Wilson's School (under half a mile north-east) and The John Fisher School (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Whispering Moon pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of Croydon (1.9 miles north-east)
Roundshaw: your questions answered
Could you trade in Waddon Ponds?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What about parking in Roundshaw?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Can you come to the house?
Frequently, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
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How it works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Roundshaw; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Where the van can park in Roundshaw
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
As a London location, Roundshaw is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Allow for the service running over
We serve when people are ready.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Roundshaw?
It can be a fitting tribute.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Roundshaw book the van for events such as:
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
If the funeral is at a church such as St. Paul's, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Roundshaw, and we will check the date and send a price.
- 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