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Funeral and Wake Catering in Stratford
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Stratford and across Greater London.
- Family meals after the service
- Village hall wakes
- Small family memorials
Fresh fish and chips in Stratford
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Stratford; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering in Stratford, cooked to order
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Whether it is wakes at home and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips and more.
For a wake in Stratford, a hall or club with a car park is frequently simplest, though home can work with a drive. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Stratford (E15, E20, E3)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near Stratford
Also in Stratford
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Stratford?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Stratford book the van for events such as:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Families holding a service at Church of St John the Evangelist often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Wakes in Stratford: venues and practical details
Stratford is about 5 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. Give us the address of your wake in Stratford, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Stratford (London) station is in Stratford itself. Local halls and clubs near Stratford can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
Wakes anywhere in E15, E20 and E3 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Gay Road, Cam Road and Eve Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover wakes in Maryland (1 mile east), East Village (1 mile north-west), Temple Mills (1 mile north-west), West Ham (1 mile south-east) and Hackney Wick (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles west).
A little further out are County Borough of West Ham (within half a mile south-east) and Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (less than half a mile east). Open spaces near Stratford include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Nearby schools include Carpenters Primary School (under half a mile south) and Sarah Bonnell School (less than half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Two Puddings pub (under half a mile south-east)
Stratford questions
Which station is closest to Stratford?
Stratford (London) station, in Stratford itself.
Is parking a problem for the van in Stratford?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van come to Stratford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Stratford is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Space, access and the venue
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Stratford 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 you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
- 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