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Funeral and Wake Catering for Snaresbrook events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Snaresbrook.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Life celebrations
Funeral and wake catering in Snaresbrook
How our funeral and wake catering works in Snaresbrook
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and we’re often booked for gatherings after scattering ashes and family gatherings after a burial or cremation.
For a wake in Snaresbrook, a hall or club with a car park is frequently simplest, though home can work with a drive. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Snaresbrook (E18, E11, E17)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Snaresbrook and across Greater London
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
What happens on the day
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. A wake in Snaresbrook in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Plan seating for older guests
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Remember the journey from the service.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
What affects the price in Snaresbrook
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Service time
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Snaresbrook: your questions answered
Could you trade in Lloyd Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter in the Forest?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Arranging a wake in Snaresbrook
Snaresbrook is about 1 mile south-west of Woodford, in Greater London. Tell us where your wake in Snaresbrook will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Snaresbrook to London (8 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter in the Forest, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Snaresbrook is on or near the A1199, handy for relatives driving in.
Wherever your wake is in E18, E11 and E17, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Eagle Lane, High Street and Sylvan Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Snaresbrook sits on or near the A1199, so getting the van to your wake is simple. For wakes just outside Snaresbrook, we cover Upper Walthamstow (1 mile west), South Woodford (1 mile north-east), Wanstead (1 mile south-east), Walthamstow Village (1 mile west) and Leytonstone (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles south-west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Wanstead Hospital (0.5 miles east) and Walthamstow Pump House Museum (2.2 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Hollow Pond and Ainslie Wood.
- Local schools include Snaresbrook Primary School (within half a mile east) and Leytonstone School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Walthamstow (1.2 miles west)
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Occasions we serve in Snaresbrook
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Snaresbrook:
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Wood Street station, about 0.7 miles west, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Payment terms and deposit
Places near Snaresbrook
Other occasions in Snaresbrook
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
- 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