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Funeral and Wake Catering in St Johns
Planning fish and chips for the wake in St Johns? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Fresh fish and chips in St Johns
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in St Johns
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for wakes at venues and gatherings after scattering ashes.
Wakes in St Johns are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby, which we can help you think through. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- St Johns (SE13, SE10, SE8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your wake in St Johns
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Whatever the occasion in St Johns, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Families holding a service at Church of St John or St. Paul's frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any minimum charge
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Build in time for delays
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ensure older relatives can sit
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In summer, a wake in St Johns has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Also in St Johns
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in St Johns
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
As a London location, St Johns is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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 you book.
On the menu in St Johns
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
St Johns: halls, homes and travel
St Johns is about 4 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. People in St Johns book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We cover 764 places in Greater London.
Relatives driving in can use the A2210 and A2211 to reach St Johns. A club or hall near St Johns gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park.
This part of Greater London takes in SE13, SE10 and SE8, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. From Avon Road, Mill Lane and Clare Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. St Johns is on the A2210 and A2211, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to wakes in New Cross (1 mile west), Deptford (1 mile north), Lewisham (1 mile south-east), Telegraph Hill (1 mile west) and Ladywell (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Miller General Hospital (under half a mile north) and Nunhead (1.4 miles west). Open spaces near St Johns include Brookmill Road Local Nature Reserve and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Addey and Stanhope School (within half a mile north-west) and Laban Centre (0.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include Wickham Arms (0.5 miles west)
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Common questions in St Johns
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to St Johns?
St Johns has its own station: St Johns station.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
- 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