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Funeral and Wake Catering in Summerstown
Funeral and wake catering in Summerstown: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Pub wakes
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
A chip van near Summerstown
How our funeral and wake catering works in Summerstown
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. On the menu are cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for scattering of ashes gatherings and a tribute meal.
For a wake in Summerstown, a hall or club with a car park is often simplest, though home can work with a drive. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Summerstown (SW17, SW18, SW19)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Wakes in Summerstown: venues and practical details
Summerstown is about 1 mile north-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Summerstown. We serve 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Summerstown to London (6 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Earlsfield station is about 0.5 miles away. Local halls and clubs near Summerstown can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
For wakes in SW17, SW18 and SW19, we just need to know where the van can park. Your wake could be at a house on Weir Road, Acuba Road and Mount Road, wherever the van can park. Summerstown is on the A218, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside Summerstown, we cover Earlsfield (1 mile north), Southfields (1 mile north), Tooting Bec (1 mile south-east), Tooting (1 mile south-east) and South Wimbledon (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles north-east), City of Westminster (6 miles north), Marylebone (6 miles north), Kensington (5 miles north), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are St Leonard's (2.4 miles east) and Southside Wandsworth (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Summerstown include Wandle Meadow Nature Park and Battersea Park Lake.
- Schools near Summerstown include Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit (within half a mile south-east) and Hillcroft School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Leather Bottle pub (within half a mile north)
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
As a London location, Summerstown is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Towns and villages near Summerstown
Other occasions in Summerstown
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Late-December sunset in Summerstown is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Make sure the van can get in
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Summerstown?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A wake at the family home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Families holding a service at St Mary's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Summerstown
What about parking in Summerstown?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Could you trade in King George's Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
What affects the price in Summerstown
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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