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Funeral and Wake Catering for South Wimbledon events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in South Wimbledon.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Small family memorials
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering in South Wimbledon
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
About our funeral and wake catering in South Wimbledon
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and life celebrations.
In South Wimbledon, a hall with parking is often the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- South Wimbledon (SW19, SW20, SW17)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Wake catering near South Wimbledon
South Wimbledon is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. In and around South Wimbledon, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. South Wimbledon is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from South Wimbledon to London (7 miles away).
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near South Wimbledon may suit. If the funeral is at a church such as Holy Trinity, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wakes anywhere in SW19, SW20 and SW17 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Gap Road, Mina Road and York Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. For wakes just outside South Wimbledon, we cover Merton (1 mile south-east), Merton Abbey (1 mile south-east), Summerstown (1 mile north-east), Colliers Wood (1 mile east) and Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Leonard's (2.9 miles east) and St George's Hospital (1 mile north-east). Within reach you’ll find Battersea Park Lake and Merton Park Green Walks.
- Nearby schools include Willington School (0.5 miles north-west) and Wimbledon High School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Wibbas Down Inn (within half a mile west)
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
South Wimbledon 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan seating for older guests
- Let us know of any allergies
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Perfect for your wake in South Wimbledon
It can be a fitting tribute.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around South Wimbledon:
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after the service
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
Relatives arriving by train should know that Wimbledon station is in South Wimbledon itself.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
How it works
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in South Wimbledon; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You share 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.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book our van in South Wimbledon
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
- We cover South Wimbledon and the whole of Greater London
Read how we price and the cost guide.
FAQs for South Wimbledon
What’s the nearest station to South Wimbledon?
South Wimbledon has its own station: Wimbledon station.
We are gathering after a service at Holy Trinity: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
- 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