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Funeral and Wake Catering in Southfields
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Southfields.
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Life celebrations
Fresh fish and chips in Southfields
Funeral and wake catering in Southfields, cooked to order
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. For anniversary memorials and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
In Southfields, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Southfields (SW18, SW19, SW17)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Southfields
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Wake catering near Southfields
Southfields is about 2 miles north-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Give us the address of your wake in Southfields, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We serve 764 places in Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Southfields to London (about 6 miles away).
After a service at St John the Divine, 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 Southfields may suit.
We serve wakes across the SW18, SW19 and SW17 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Burr Road, Acuba Road and Mount Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Earlsfield (1 mile south-east), Wandsworth (1 mile north), Summerstown (1 mile south), Battersea (2 miles north-east) and Clapham Junction (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north), St Pancras (6 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Southside Wandsworth (0.6 miles north) and Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Southfields include Henman Hill and Wandle Meadow Nature Park.
- Nearby schools include Southfields Academy (within half a mile south-west) and Wandsworth School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Old Sergeant pub (less than half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include St Leonard's (2.9 miles south-east)
Organising for someone else?
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 work through them with you.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of meals
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Southfields? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In winter, it is dark in Southfields by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Southfields, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Perfect for your wake in Southfields
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
In Southfields and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Celebrations of life
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For family travelling by train, Earlsfield station is in Southfields itself.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
Places near Southfields
More for events in Southfields
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Build in time for delays
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Remember the journey from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Common questions in Southfields
What’s the nearest station to Southfields?
Southfields has its own station: Earlsfield station.
Can the van park in King George's Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that’s common.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can the van park on grass?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Where the van can park in Southfields
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
As a London location, Southfields is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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