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Funeral and Wake Catering in St George in the East
Funeral and wake catering in St George in the East: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Celebrations of life
Funeral and wake catering in St George in the East
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
As a London location, St George in the East 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.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in St George in the East
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We are frequently asked to cater life celebrations and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, with mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For a wake in St George in the East, a hall or club with a car park is often simplest. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- St George in the East (E1, E1W, SE16)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Wake catering near St George in the East
St George in the East is about 1 mile south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Around St George in the East, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. St George in the East is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
With the A1210 and A1211 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach St George in the East. For family travelling by train, there is a station right in St George in the East: Shadwell station.
Wherever your wake is in E1, E1W and SE16, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Glamis Road, Redmead Lane and Wapping Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. St George in the East is on the A1210 and A1211, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For wakes just outside St George in the East, we cover Wapping (1 mile south-east), East End of London (1 mile north-east), Whitechapel (1 mile north-west), Tower Hill (1 mile west) and Shadwell (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as City of Westminster (4 miles west), Marylebone (4 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (3 miles north-west), Walthamstow (6 miles north) and Hampstead (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Royal London Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Mellitus College (under half a mile north-east) and Mulberry School for Girls (within half a mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Town of Ramsgate pub (under half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Minories (0.6 miles west) and Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1 mile north-west)
Towns and villages near St George in the East
Other occasions in St George in the East
What affects the price in St George in the East
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Perfect for your wake in St George in the East
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in St George in the East and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near St George in the East may suit.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
St George in the East questions
Could you trade in William Curtis Ecological Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can you serve after a service at St Peter's?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come to St George in the East?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including St George in the East. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In summer, a wake in St George in the East has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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