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Funeral and wake catering in Temple, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Temple.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family meals after the service
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering in Temple
About our funeral and wake catering in Temple
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we are frequently booked for life celebrations and gatherings after the committal.
For a wake in Temple, a hall or club with a car park is often simplest, though home can work with a drive. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Temple (SE1, WC2H, WC2B)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In Temple, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Wake catering near Temple
Temple is about 1 mile south of St Pancras, in Greater London. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Temple. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
For family travelling by train, London Blackfriars station is in Temple itself. Relatives driving in can use the A4 and A40 to reach Temple.
Wherever your wake is in SE1, WC2H and WC2B, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You’ll find Temple on the A4 and A40, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Temple Bar (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile east), Aldwych (1 mile west), Clare Market (1 mile north-west) and Covent Garden (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Liberty of the Savoy (under half a mile west) and Twinings Museum (within half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include London Nautical School (less than half a mile south) and Mercers' School (under half a mile north)
- Local pubs include The Devereux pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include British Library of Political and Economic Science (less than half a mile north-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Where the van can park in Temple
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Temple 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’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Occasions we serve in Temple
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Whatever the occasion in Temple, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Village hall wakes
- A wake at the family home
- A tribute meal
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
A club or hall near Temple gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Temple questions
Is parking a problem for the van in Temple?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
We’re gathering after a service at Temple Church: 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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Nearby places to Temple
What else we do in Temple
- 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