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Funeral and wake catering in Seven Dials, Greater London
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Seven Dials? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering in Seven Dials
Where the van can park in Seven Dials
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
As a London location, Seven Dials is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Seven Dials
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. Popular choices include mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are often booked for wakes at venues and celebrations of life.
Wakes in Seven Dials are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby, which we can help you think through. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Seven Dials (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Seven Dials
Which station is closest to Seven Dials?
Tottenham Court Road station, in Seven Dials itself.
What about parking in Seven Dials?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How many people should we cater for?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Occasions we serve in Seven Dials
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
- A tribute meal
- Celebrations of life
Families holding a service at Soho Baptist Chapel frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before you book anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if plans change
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in Seven Dials
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Seven Dials and across Greater London
- Classic food your guests already know
- Hot food handed straight over
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Plan seating for older guests
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Plan for a few extra people
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. In Seven Dials, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Wakes in Seven Dials: venues and practical details
Seven Dials is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. People in Seven Dials book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Seven Dials is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Seven Dials is on or near the A301 and A400, handy for relatives driving in. Local halls and clubs near Seven Dials can host a wake if home is too small.
Anywhere in W1F, W1D and W1T, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake at a home on Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Main roads around Seven Dials include the A301 and A400, which makes travel to your wake easy. If your venue is just outside Seven Dials, we also cover St Giles (1 mile north), West End (1 mile west), Soho (1 mile west), Covent Garden (1 mile east) and Chinatown (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (less than half a mile north-east) and Kingly Court (0.5 miles west). Open spaces near Seven Dials include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Schools near Seven Dials include Mercers' School (0.8 miles east) and London Nautical School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Two Brewers pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include LSE Shaw Library (less than half a mile east)
Places near Seven Dials
Also in Seven Dials
- 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