Greater London · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in St Giles
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in St Giles.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering for St Giles events
Funeral and wake catering in St Giles, cooked to order
It is an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. On the menu are gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater memorial events and anniversaries and wakes at home.
In St Giles, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely, which we can help you think through. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- St Giles (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover St Giles and the whole of Greater London
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
St Giles is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Arranging a wake in St Giles
St Giles is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Tell us where your wake in St Giles will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. St Giles is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
Families holding a service at Soho Baptist Chapel often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. For family travelling by train, there’s a station right in St Giles: Tottenham Court Road station.
We cover wakes in every part of the W1F, W1D and W1T postcode area. Streets in the area include Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. St Giles sits on or near the A301 and A400, which makes travel to your wake easy. Other places close to St Giles we cover include Seven Dials (1 mile south), West End (1 mile south-west), Soho (1 mile south-west), Covent Garden (1 mile south-east) and Chinatown (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Stockwell (3 miles south) and Orpington (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Comedy (within half a mile north-east) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (less than half a mile north-east). Within reach you’ll find Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include Mercers' School (0.8 miles east) and London Nautical School (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include LSE Shaw Library (under half a mile east)
St Giles: your questions answered
Which station is closest to St Giles?
St Giles has its own station: Tottenham Court Road station.
Is parking a problem for the van in St Giles?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Places near St Giles
Other occasions in St Giles
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in St Giles. Summer evenings in St Giles stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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