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Funeral and Wake Catering for Surrey Quays events
Funeral and wake catering in Surrey Quays: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after the committal
- Village hall wakes
Funeral and wake catering for Surrey Quays events
How it works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. A wake in Surrey Quays in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
About our funeral and wake catering in Surrey Quays
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We’re often asked to cater wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and a wake at the family home, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and gravy.
Wakes in Surrey Quays are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Surrey Quays (SE16, SE8, SE15)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
Also near Surrey Quays
Also in Surrey Quays
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
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.
Events we cater in Surrey Quays
It’s one less thing to organise.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at venues
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Local halls and clubs near Surrey Quays can host a wake if home is too small.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Arranging a wake in Surrey Quays
Surrey Quays is about 2 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. Anywhere in SE16, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Surrey Quays is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van.
For family travelling by train, Surrey Quays has its own station, Surrey Quays station. Surrey Quays is on or near the A200 and A2208, handy for relatives driving in.
Here we cover the SE16, SE8 and SE15 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Bush Road, Gomm Road and Lower Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. With the A200 and A2208 close by, Surrey Quays is simple for us to get to with the van. For wakes just outside Surrey Quays, we cover Rotherhithe (1 mile north), Surrey Canal (1 mile south-west), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-west), Millwall (1 mile east) and North Greenwich (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Nunhead (1.7 miles south) and St Olave's Hospital (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Surrey Quays includes Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Bacon's College (0.7 miles north) and Spa School (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Surrey Docks pub (within half a mile north-west)
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Where the van can park in Surrey Quays
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Surrey Quays 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Common questions in Surrey Quays
We are gathering after a service at St Katharine with St Bartholomew: 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 Surrey Quays?
Surrey Quays station, in Surrey Quays itself.
Do you cover Surrey Quays?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Surrey Quays. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ensure older relatives can sit
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A table of photos helps people talk.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
- 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