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Funeral and wake catering in Rush Green, Greater London
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Rush Green? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Small family memorials
- Village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
Planning an event in Rush Green?
Funeral and wake catering in Rush Green, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. For a favourite meal in someone’s memory and family meals after the service, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
In Rush Green, a hall with parking is often the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Rush Green (RM7, RM1, RM12)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Wakes in Rush Green: venues and practical details
Rush Green is about 1 mile south-west of Romford, in Greater London. For a wake in Rush Green, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Rush Green. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Rush Green can host a wake if home is too small. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Romford station, about 0.7 miles north-east.
Wakes anywhere in RM7, RM1 and RM12 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include Crow Lane, Union Road and Maldon Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Rush Green, we also cover Romford (1 mile north-east), Becontree Heath (1 mile west), Chadwell Heath (1 mile north-west), Elm Park (2 miles south-east) and Becontree (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (12 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (9 miles west).
A little further out are Queen's Hospital (within half a mile north-east) and Dagenham (0.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include The Chase Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Rush Green include St Edward's Church of England Academy (0.9 miles north-west) and St. Edward's Church of England School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Moon & Stars pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
As a London location, Rush Green is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Rush Green questions
What’s the nearest station to Rush Green?
Romford station, about 0.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Is parking a problem for the van in Rush Green?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
What if we do not know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Rush Green.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer evenings in Rush Green stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:50pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Rush Green
- We cover Rush Green and the whole of Greater London
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Occasions we serve in Rush Green
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A tribute meal
If the funeral is at a church such as St Augustine of Canterbury Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there is a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
Nearby places to Rush Green
Other occasions in Rush Green
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Build in time for delays
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
- 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