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Funeral and wake catering in Sundridge, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Sundridge and across Greater London.
- Pub wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Sundridge?
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. In summer, a wake in Sundridge has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: 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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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Sundridge
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. Whether it is memorial events and anniversaries and wakes at home, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy.
In Sundridge, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Sundridge (BR1, BR7, BR2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
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’s fried on the spot.
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.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
As a London location, Sundridge is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Sundridge
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Allow for the service running over
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- The length of service
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why Sundridge hosts choose us
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
Arranging a wake in Sundridge
Sundridge is about 1 mile north-east of Bromley, in Greater London. Wakes in Sundridge are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Sundridge to London (about 8 miles away).
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Sundridge may suit. After a service at St Andrew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
This part of Greater London takes in BR1, BR7 and BR2, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Hawes Road, North Road and Croft Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Sundridge, we also cover Plaistow (1 mile west), Grove Park (1 mile north), Downham (1 mile north-west), Chinbrook (1 mile north) and Elmstead (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find The Glades (0.9 miles south) and Prefab Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Schools near Sundridge include Holy Trinity College Bromley (less than half a mile south) and Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Railway Tavern (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.2 miles south)
FAQs for Sundridge
What’s the nearest station to Sundridge?
Sundridge has its own station: Sundridge Park station.
We are gathering after a service at St Andrew: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Do you cover Sundridge?
We do. Sundridge is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Also in Sundridge
Perfect for your wake in Sundridge
It’s one less thing to organise.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
If relatives are coming by rail, Sundridge Park station serves Sundridge directly.
Before you book anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether travel is 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