Greater London · England
Funeral and wake catering in Shortlands, Greater London
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Shortlands and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- A tribute meal
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub wakes
Planning an event in Shortlands?
Looking after everyone
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:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Funeral and wake catering in Shortlands, fried fresh
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. We serve gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we are frequently booked for gatherings at a village hall or club and remembering a loved one’s favourite food.
Wakes in Shortlands are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Shortlands (BR2, BR1, BR3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where the van would park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Shortlands
Other occasions in Shortlands
Common questions in Shortlands
Could you trade in Church House Gardens?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What about parking in Shortlands?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
How many people should we cater for?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Is short notice a problem?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Wake catering near Shortlands
Shortlands is about 1 mile south-west of Bromley, in Greater London. Whether your wake is in the middle of Shortlands 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 764 places across Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Shortlands to London (8 miles away).
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Shortlands may suit. For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Shortlands station, roughly 0.5 miles north of the centre.
For wakes in BR2, BR1 and BR3, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Hayes Lane, Stone Road and Hayes Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Eden Park (1 mile south-west), Hayes (2 miles south), Bromley Common (2 miles south-east), West Wickham (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
A little further out are Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.6 miles south-east) and The Mall (0.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Schools near Shortlands include Langley Park School for Girls (1.2 miles south-west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Richmal Crompton pub (0.6 miles east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Bromley (0.6 miles east)
Events we cater in Shortlands
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Whatever the occasion in Shortlands, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Families holding a service at St Mark's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before booking anyone
- Whether there is a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
Where the van can park in Shortlands
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
As a London location, Shortlands is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
For event organisers in Shortlands
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.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake in Shortlands. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Shortlands; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
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