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Funeral and Wake Catering for Southall 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 Southall.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral and wake catering in Southall
How our funeral and wake catering works in Southall
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. Whether it is life celebrations and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
In Southall, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Southall (UB2, UB1, UB6, W7)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
For event organisers in Southall
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.
After a funeral in Southall
Southall is about 3 miles west of Ealing, in Greater London. For wakes in Southall, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Southall is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Southall to London (12 miles away).
After a service at Saint John, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Southall may suit.
We take the van to wakes all over the UB2, UB1, UB6 and W7 postcode area. That could mean a wake at a home on Uxbridge Road High Street, Emerald Square and Randolph Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Southall, we also cover Dormers Wells (1 mile north-east), West Ealing (2 miles east), Yeading (2 miles north), Yiewsley (2 miles north) and Hanwell (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to London (12 miles east), City of Westminster (10 miles east), Marylebone (10 miles east), Kensington (8 miles east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.8 miles south-east) and St Bernard's Hospital (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Northala Fields and Middle Lake.
- Schools near Southall include Villiers High School (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include Glassy Junction pub (within half a mile north-east)
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In winter, it is dark in Southall 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose a fish and chip van in Southall?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why Southall hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Southall and the whole of Greater London
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
FAQs for Southall
We’re gathering after a service at Saint John: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What about parking in Southall?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What if we don’t know numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Build in time for delays
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Southall?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Anniversary memorials
- A wake at the family home
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Life celebrations
If relatives are coming by rail, Southall station is in Southall itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- The cancellation terms
- When payment is due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deadline for final numbers
Places near Southall
Other occasions in Southall
- 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