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Funeral and Wake Catering for Sipson events
Funeral and wake catering in Sipson: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Pub wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Sipson
Funeral and wake catering in Sipson, fried fresh
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes at home and pub wakes.
Wakes in Sipson are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Sipson (UB7, UB3)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
As a London location, Sipson is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Anything awkward about the way in
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Places near Sipson
What else we do in Sipson
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Sipson: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Sipson?
The closest is West Drayton station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Is parking a problem for the van in Sipson?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you straight away whether we are available.
What if we do not know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Sipson: halls, homes and travel
Sipson is about 1 mile south-east of West Drayton, in Greater London. People in Sipson book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
Families holding a service at Christ Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Here we cover the UB7 and UB3 postcode area. Local streets include East Road, Sipson Lane and Sipson Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Harlington (1 mile south-east), Harmondsworth (1 mile south-west), Heathrow (2 miles south), Cranford (2 miles south-east) and Longford (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (15 miles east), City of Westminster (13 miles east), Marylebone (13 miles east), Kensington (11 miles east), St Pancras (14 miles east) and Hampstead (12 miles east).
A little further out are The Chimes (3.7 miles north) and Harlington (less than half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Northala Fields and Crane Meadows.
- Nearby schools include Harlington Community School (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plough pub (within half a mile west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before you book
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Sunset in Sipson is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Sipson, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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