Greater London · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Shanklin Village events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Shanklin Village.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Fresh fish and chips in Shanklin Village
Funeral and wake catering in Shanklin Village, fried fresh
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we’re frequently booked for anniversary memorials and gatherings after the committal.
In Shanklin Village, a hall with parking is often the easiest option. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Shanklin Village (SM2, SM5)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Shanklin Village
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
In Shanklin Village and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
After a service at Church of St John, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
After a funeral in Shanklin Village
Shanklin Village is about 1 mile south of Sutton, in Greater London. Wherever your wake is in the SM2 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Shanklin Village is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Shanklin Village to London (about 11 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Shanklin Village has its own station, Belmont station. A club or hall near Shanklin Village gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
We cover wakes in every part of SM2 and SM5. We can serve a wake on streets such as York Road, Downs Road and Burdon Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Shanklin Village, we also cover Sutton (1 mile north), Banstead (2 miles south), Little Woodcote (2 miles east), Benhilton (2 miles north) and Carshalton (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (12 miles north), Kensington (11 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sutton Hospital (under half a mile south-east) and Honeywood Museum (1.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Shanklin Village includes Belmont Pastures and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include Avenue Primary Academy (within half a mile south-west) and Glaisdale School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Bank pub (0.9 miles north)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (0.9 miles north)
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Common questions in Shanklin Village
What’s the nearest station to Shanklin Village?
Shanklin Village has its own station: Belmont station.
What about parking in Shanklin Village?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why Shanklin Village hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
As a London location, Shanklin Village is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. Late-December sunset in Shanklin Village is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Also near Shanklin Village
Other occasions in Shanklin Village
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Allow for the service running over
- Ensure older relatives can sit
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
- 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