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Funeral and wake catering in St George's Fields, Greater London
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in St George's Fields? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Village hall wakes
A chip van near St George's Fields
About our funeral and wake catering in St George's Fields
Services frequently run over, and we will work around the service and the family. On the menu are haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and small family memorials.
Wakes in St George's Fields are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Where
- St George's Fields (SE1, SE11, SE17)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
St George's Fields: halls, homes and travel
St George's Fields is about 1 mile west of London, in Greater London. Bookings in St George's Fields come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. St George's Fields is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
Relatives arriving by train should know that St George's Fields has its own station, Elephant & Castle station. If the funeral is at a church such as Former Church of St Jude, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We take the van to wakes all over the SE1, SE11 and SE17 postcode area. From York Road, Spur Road and Bear Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. St George's Fields is on the A300 and A302, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside St George's Fields, we also cover Elephant and Castle (1 mile south-east), Newington Butts (1 mile south-east), Vauxhall (1 mile south-west), Lambeth (1 mile south-west) and Westminster (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Brompton (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Baynard's Castle (0.9 miles north) and Kirkaldy Testing Museum (0.5 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near St George's Fields include Notre Dame Roman Catholic Girls' School (less than half a mile south-west) and London School of Musical Theatre (within half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Duke Of Clarence Public House (within half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Lambeth Palace Library (0.6 miles west) and City and Liberty of Westminster (1 mile west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Events we cater in St George's Fields
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A wake at the family home
Local halls and clubs near St George's Fields can host a wake if home is too small.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
St George's Fields: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Former Church of St Jude: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to St George's Fields?
St George's Fields has its own station: Elephant & Castle station.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
As a London location, St George's Fields is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why St George's Fields hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Events in St George's Fields and across Greater London
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- Numbers
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In St George's Fields, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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