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Funeral and wake catering in Single Street, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Single Street.
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Fresh fish and chips in Single Street
Arranging a wake in Single Street
Single Street is about 5 miles south of Orpington, in Greater London. Anywhere in TN16, we can bring the van to you. We serve 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Single Street to London (about 14 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Chelsfield station, roughly 3.3 miles north-east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Single Street; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of TN16 and the streets around it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Berry's Hill and Single Street, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside Single Street, we cover Berry's Green (1 mile south), Luxted (1 mile north-west), Cudham (1 mile east), Aperfield (1 mile south-west) and Horns Green (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles north-west), Whitechapel (15 miles north-west), Stockwell (13 miles north-west), Orpington (5 miles north), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west) and Plaistow (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Princess Royal University Hospital (3.3 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (3.9 miles north). Open spaces near Single Street include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank.
- Nearby schools include Charles Darwin School (0.8 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Jail Public House (under half a mile south-west)
How our funeral and wake catering works in Single Street
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at venues and gatherings at a village hall or club.
Wakes in Single Street are frequently 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: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Single Street (TN16)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Single Street is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Single Street
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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Questions from Single Street
What about parking in Single Street?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
Can the van go to venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Single Street?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Single Street hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
- Classic food your guests already know
- A clear quote before booking
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your wake in Single Street
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Single Street, people book us for occasions like:
- Village hall wakes
- A tribute meal
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
After a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Step by step
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In winter, it is dark in Single Street by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
- 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