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Funeral and Wake Catering for St James's events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in St James's.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering for St James's events
After a funeral in St James's
St James's is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. For a wake in St James's, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around St James's. We serve 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For family travelling by train, there’s a station right in St James's: London Charing Cross station. After a service at St James’s Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
This part of Greater London takes in W1F, W1D and W1J, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Duck Lane, Bruton Lane and Bridle Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. St James's is on the A4 and A400, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside St James's, we also cover Chinatown (1 mile north), Charing Cross (1 mile east), Soho (1 mile north), West End (1 mile north-east) and Burlington Estate (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find St James Workhouse (under half a mile north-west) and Montfichet's Tower (1.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include LITE Regal International School (0.5 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Tom Cribb pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include London Library (under half a mile south-west) and Westminster St James (less than half a mile west)
How our funeral and wake catering works in St James's
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and family meals after the service, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
In St James's, 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.
- Location
- St James's (W1F, W1D, W1J)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in St James's is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you’re 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 are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Perfect for your wake in St James's
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
A club or hall near St James's gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there is a minimum
- How late numbers can change
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
St James's: your questions answered
Could you trade in St Anne's Churchyard?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to St James's?
London Charing Cross station, in St James's itself.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that’s common.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book our van in St James's
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
Where the van can park in St James's
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
As a London location, St James's is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Any minimum charge
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
Planning fish and chips for the wake in St James's? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near St James's
Other occasions in St James's
- 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