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Funeral and Wake Catering for Southwark events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Southwark and the surrounding area.
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
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Funeral and wake catering in Southwark, cooked to order
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 family gatherings after a burial or cremation and village hall wakes, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Wakes in Southwark are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby, which we can help you think through. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Southwark (SE1, SE11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow for the service running over
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Southwark?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Pub wakes
A club or hall near Southwark gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether there is a minimum
- How many hours the van serves
Nearby places to Southwark
Also in Southwark
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Southwark is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why Southwark hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Bookings across Greater London, including Southwark
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
The process
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. In summer, a wake in Southwark has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Southwark questions
What’s the nearest station to Southwark?
Elephant & Castle station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre.
Is parking a problem for the van in Southwark?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Greater London. See all areas.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you cover Southwark?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Southwark is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- How many people are eating
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Wake catering near Southwark
Southwark is about 0 miles north-west of London, in Greater London. Wakes in Southwark are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Southwark is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
With the A300 and B240 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Southwark. For a service at a church like Borough Welsh Congregational Chapel, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
This part of Greater London takes in SE1 and SE11. Your wake could be at a house on Borough Square, Trinity Church Square and Merrick Square or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Southwark is on the A300 and B240, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Southwark we cover include Tower Hill (1 mile north-east), City of London (1 mile north), Aldgate (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile north-east) and Barbican Estate (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles west).
Nearby you will also find County of London (1.1 miles north) and Baynard's Castle (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Southwark include Ludgate Hill and Bellenden Road Nature Garden.
- Nearby schools include London School of Musical Theatre (under half a mile south-west) and Ark Globe Academy (under half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Gladstone Arms (within half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include The BFI Reuben Library (0.9 miles north-west)
- 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