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Funeral and Wake Catering for Temple Bar events

We bring fish and chips for the wake to Temple Bar and nearby, cooking to order on site.

Village hall wakes
A wake at the family home
Life celebrations

Funeral and wake catering for Temple Bar events

Funeral and wake catering in Temple Bar, fried fresh

We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Popular choices include haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for gatherings after scattering ashes and gatherings at a village hall or club.

In Temple Bar, a hall with parking is often the easiest option. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.

An outdoor table full of sharing plates and drinks

Area: Temple Bar (WC2B, WC2E, EC1N)
Area hub: Greater London
On the menu: Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
Sides: Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
Price: Contact us for a quote
Last updated: 24 October 2026

FAQs for Temple Bar

Is parking a problem for the van in Temple Bar?

It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.

Can the van park in Lincoln's Inn Fields?

Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.

Is short notice a problem?

We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer straight away.

What do we need to supply?

Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.

What food do you serve?

Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.

Which areas do you serve?

London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.

What happens if it rains?

The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.

What about guests who don’t eat fish?

Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.

Cannot we just order from the chip shop?

Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.

Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.

Allergies and dietary needs

Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:

Plan for a few extra people
Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
Allow for the service running over
Plan seating for older guests

We park quietly before guests return from the service.

Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.

Planning the van’s spot

The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:

Access wide and high enough for the van
Flat, firm ground for the van
Somewhere close to where people will eat

Temple Bar is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.

If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.

On the menu in Temple Bar

Haddock and chips
Sausage and chips
Cod and chips
Pie and chips
Mushy peas
Gravy

Browse the menu

What a fish and chip van costs

Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:

Cod, haddock or both
How long we serve
Access and parking
The day of the week

The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.

What we need to know

A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:

Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The address or venue name
Roughly how many people, including children
Allergies and diets you know about

The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.

How the day works

A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. A wake in Temple Bar 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.

You share your date, numbers and address.
We check the route in and send a price.
We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.

Before we arrive

Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Make sure the van can get in

How to get a price

The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.

Tell us about your event

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How much does a fish and chip van cost to hire?

Who books funeral and wake catering in Temple Bar?

It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.

We can help if you’re planning any of the following:

Small family memorials
Family meals after the service
A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Memorial events and anniversaries

For family travelling by train, City Thameslink station serves Temple Bar directly.

What your quote should include

Exactly what’s included in the price
Any minimum charge
Travel, tolls and road charges
Payment terms and deposit

Choosing a fish and chip van

Planners, venues and businesses

For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.

Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.

A closer look at the menu

Sausage and chips

Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.

Haddock and chips

Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.

After a funeral in Temple Bar

Temple Bar is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. For wakes in Temple Bar, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Temple Bar. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.

Relatives driving in can use the A4 and A40 to reach Temple Bar. Local halls and clubs near Temple Bar can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.

For wakes in WC2B, WC2E and EC1N, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Temple Bar sits on or near the A4 and A40, which makes travel to your wake easy. If your venue is just outside Temple Bar, we also cover Temple (1 mile south), Clare Market (1 mile west), Aldwych (1 mile west), Blackfriars (1 mile east) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).

Other landmarks nearby include Montfichet's Tower (0.5 miles east) and Twinings Museum (within half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Temple Bar include Ludgate Hill and Barnsbury Wood.

Nearby schools include Mercers' School (under half a mile north) and London Nautical School (0.5 miles south)
Pubs nearby include Queen's Head Tavern (under half a mile north-east)
Local facilities include British Library of Political and Economic Science (under half a mile west) and Liberty of the Savoy (under half a mile south-west)