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Funeral and wake catering in Sanderstead, Greater London
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Sanderstead and Greater London, cooking to order on site.
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering in Sanderstead
Funeral and wake catering in Sanderstead, fried fresh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. For life celebrations and memorial events and anniversaries, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and gravy and more.
In Sanderstead, a hall with parking is often the easiest option. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Sanderstead (CR2, CR8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Sanderstead 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Arranging a wake in Sanderstead
Sanderstead is about 2 miles east of Purley, in Greater London. Whether your wake is in the middle of Sanderstead or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Sanderstead to London (11 miles away).
With the A2022 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Sanderstead. After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We serve wakes across CR2 and CR8 and the streets around it. Local streets include Hyde Road, Brian Avenue and Sundown Avenue; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You’ll find Sanderstead on the A2022, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Sanderstead we cover include Riddlesdown (1 mile south-west), Kenley (1 mile south-west), South Croydon (1 mile north-west), Selsdon (1 mile north-east) and Hamsey Green (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
A little further out are Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.1 miles north-west) and St George's Walk (2.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Schools near Sanderstead include Riddlesdown Collegiate (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Selsdon Park Hotel (0.9 miles east)
- Local facilities include County Borough of Croydon (2.6 miles north)
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
The cost per head generally 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
These details help us quote quickly:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Sanderstead questions
Can the van park in Littleheath Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
What’s the nearest station to Sanderstead?
Riddlesdown station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Also near Sanderstead
More for events in Sanderstead
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
Perfect for your wake in Sanderstead
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever the occasion in Sanderstead, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Local halls and clubs near Sanderstead can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
- How many hours the van serves
- What happens if plans change
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why Sanderstead hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In Sanderstead, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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