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Funeral and wake catering in Shoreditch, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Shoreditch.
- Celebrations of life
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Shoreditch
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater life celebrations and gatherings after the committal.
In Shoreditch, a hall with parking is often the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Shoreditch (E1, E2, N1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Shoreditch: halls, homes and travel
Shoreditch is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. We cover Shoreditch as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Shoreditch is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
A club or hall near Shoreditch gives space for everyone and parking for the van. With the A1 and A10 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Shoreditch.
Here we cover the E1, E2 and N1 postcode area. From New Road, Moor Lane and City Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. You will find Shoreditch on the A1 and A10, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Shoreditch we cover include Haggerston (1 mile north), Hoxton (1 mile north-west), St Luke's (1 mile west), Spitalfields (1 mile south) and Finsbury (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west). Being one of Greater London’s larger places, Shoreditch has lots of places where the van can park.
Well-known places in the area include Dennis Severs' House (less than half a mile south) and Tower of London (1.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Tower Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Prince's School of Traditional Arts (within half a mile west) and Hackney University Technical College (under half a mile north)
- Nearby, you will find Former London Apprentice pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (0.5 miles south) and County of London (0.9 miles south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Shoreditch
What’s the nearest station to Shoreditch?
Shoreditch High Street station, in Shoreditch itself.
Can the van park in Artillery Ground?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Build in time for delays
- Let us know of any allergies
- Allow a little extra
- Check the hall has an urn
We start when you give the word.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In Shoreditch, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- 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.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Shoreditch is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Shoreditch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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