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Funeral and Wake Catering in St John's Wood
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in St John's Wood.
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- A wake at the family home
Funeral and wake catering in St John's Wood
For event organisers in St John's Wood
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
About our funeral and wake catering in St John's Wood
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. We’re often asked to cater remembering a loved one’s favourite food and village hall wakes, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a wake in St John's Wood, a hall or club with a car park is often simplest. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- St John's Wood (NW8, NW6, NW3)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near St John's Wood
Other occasions in St John's Wood
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Questions from St John's Wood
Can the van park in Primrose Hill?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of All Souls: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Frequently, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
St John's Wood is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
The process
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in St John's Wood; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Allow for the service running over
- Plan seating for older guests
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Allow a little extra
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Events we cater in St John's Wood
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In St John's Wood, people book us for occasions like:
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Life celebrations
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near St John's Wood may suit, with the van in the car park.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each item
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. 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’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
After a funeral in St John's Wood
St John's Wood is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. St John's Wood is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. St John's Wood is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
After a service at Church of All Souls, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. St John's Wood is on or near the A5205, handy for relatives driving in.
Here we cover the NW8, NW6 and NW3 postcode area. Whether your wake is on The Lane, Hall Road and Hill Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. St John's Wood sits on or near the A5205, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include South Hampstead (1 mile north), Swiss Cottage (1 mile north), Primrose Hill (1 mile north-east), Lisson Grove (1 mile south) and Haverstock (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include O2 Centre (0.9 miles north) and Sherlock Holmes Museum (1.1 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
- Schools near St John's Wood include Quintin Kynaston Community Academy (less than half a mile north-west) and Arnold House School (within half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Cafe Med pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Cecil Sharp House (1.1 miles east) and Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (1.1 miles north)
- 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