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Funeral and Wake Catering in Shirley Oaks
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Shirley Oaks.
- Village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
A chip van near Shirley Oaks
Wake catering near Shirley Oaks
Shirley Oaks is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. We cover Shirley Oaks as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Shirley Oaks to London (8 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Elmers End station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. Shirley Oaks is on or near the A232, handy for relatives driving in.
We take the van to wakes all over CR0, SE25 and CR9 and the streets around it. That could mean a wake at a home on Poppy Lane, Baring Road and Craven Road, wherever the van can park. Shirley Oaks sits on or near the A232, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Shirley (1 mile east), Monks Orchard (1 mile east), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
A little further out are National Psychosis Unit (1.1 miles east) and St George's Walk (1.9 miles west). The countryside around Shirley Oaks includes Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include St. John's Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Cricketers pub (less than half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Addiscombe (1 mile west)
Funeral and wake catering in Shirley Oaks, cooked to order
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. For anniversary memorials and small family memorials, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and sausage and chips and more.
In Shirley Oaks, a hall with parking is frequently the easiest option. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Shirley Oaks (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Allow for the service running over
- Check the hall has an urn
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Ensure older relatives can sit
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
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’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Shirley Oaks questions
Can the van park in Ashburton Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
What about parking in Shirley Oaks?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you right away whether we’re available.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
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Also in Shirley Oaks
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Shirley Oaks 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Most vans have a minimum charge, 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 Shirley Oaks
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
See our pricing and the cost guide.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. In summer, a wake in Shirley Oaks has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or CR0 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
- 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