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Funeral and Wake Catering for Silvertown events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Silvertown.
- Anniversary memorials
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after the committal
Funeral and wake catering for Silvertown events
A chip van compared with other options
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before booking
- Events in Silvertown and across Greater London
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Silvertown
It is an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Typical bookings include a favourite meal in someone’s memory and small family memorials, with mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a wake in Silvertown, a hall or club with a car park is often simplest, though home can work with a drive. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Silvertown (E16, SE10, SE7)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Late-December sunset in Silvertown is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
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.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in Silvertown?
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- A tribute meal
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family meals after the service
For a service at a church like St Barnabas' Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- The van’s size and access needs
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether VAT is included
After a funeral in Silvertown
Silvertown is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. Across the E16 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover 764 places across Greater London.
If relatives are coming by rail, Custom House station is about 0.7 miles away. Local halls and clubs near Silvertown can host a wake if home is too small.
This part of Greater London takes in E16, SE10 and SE7, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include Booth Road, Thames Road and Knights Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in West Silvertown (1 mile north-west), Custom House (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile north-east), Canning Town (1 mile north) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital (0.9 miles north) and East Ham (2.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and Gilbert's Pit.
- Local schools include Royal Greenwich Trust School (0.8 miles south-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Anchor & Hope pub (within half a mile south)
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Silvertown 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.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Silvertown questions
Which station is closest to Silvertown?
Custom House station, about 0.7 miles north of the centre.
Is parking a problem for the van in Silvertown?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll 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.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you come to Silvertown?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Silvertown and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Silvertown?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
It is 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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What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
- 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