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Funeral and Wake Catering for South Bank events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in South Bank? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
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Funeral and wake catering in South Bank
About our funeral and wake catering in South Bank
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. On the menu are sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for a tribute meal and family meals after the service.
Wakes in South Bank are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- South Bank (SE1, WC2E, WC2N)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Nearby places to South Bank
Also in South Bank
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Questions from South Bank
Could you trade in Jubilee Gardens?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you serve after a service at St John's Church?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Who books funeral and wake catering in South Bank?
It can be a fitting tribute.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at venues
- Village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that there’s a station right in South Bank: London Waterloo station.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How late numbers can change
Wakes in South Bank: venues and practical details
South Bank is about 1 mile west of London, in Greater London. We cover South Bank as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. South Bank is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Families holding a service at St John's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Relatives driving in can use the A301 and A302 to reach South Bank.
We serve wakes across SE1, WC2E and WC2N and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on York Road, Spur Road and Lower Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. South Bank sits on or near the A301 and A302, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Waterloo (1 mile south-east), Adelphi (1 mile north-west), Charing Cross (1 mile north-west), Temple (1 mile north-east) and Aldwych (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Baynard's Castle (0.9 miles north-east) and Royal Waterloo Hospital for Children and Women (less than half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include London Nautical School (under half a mile north-east) and St Andrew's and St John's Church of England Primary School (within half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Hole In The Wall pub (under half a mile east)
- Local facilities include The BFI Reuben Library (within half a mile north-east) and Liberty of the Savoy (within half a mile north)
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In winter, it’s dark in South Bank by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in South Bank, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why us?
- Bookings across Greater London, including South Bank
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
As a London location, South Bank 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.
On the menu in South Bank
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Build in time for delays
- Plan seating for older guests
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
- 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