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Funeral and Wake Catering in Thornton Heath
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Thornton Heath.
- Small family memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial gatherings
A chip van near Thornton Heath
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Thornton Heath is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
About our funeral and wake catering in Thornton Heath
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. On the menu are gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater small family memorials and a favourite meal in someone’s memory.
In Thornton Heath, 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, which we can help you think through. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Where
- Thornton Heath (CR7, SW16, SE25)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
A chip van compared with other options
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Greater London, including Thornton Heath
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Thornton Heath
Could you trade in Grangewood Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Thornton Heath?
Thornton Heath station, in Thornton Heath itself.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you straight away whether we are available.
Do you cover Thornton Heath?
We do. Thornton Heath is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
After a funeral in Thornton Heath
Thornton Heath is about 7 miles south of London, in Greater London. Bookings in Thornton Heath come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Thornton Heath is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Stephen frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Local halls and clubs near Thornton Heath can host a wake if home is too small.
We serve wakes across the CR7, SW16 and SE25 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Ena Road, Elm Road and Mayo Road, wherever the van can park. Thornton Heath is on the A23 and A212, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. For wakes just outside Thornton Heath, we cover Norbury (1 mile north), Pollards Hill (1 mile north), Mitcham (2 miles west), Hackbridge (2 miles west) and Eastfields (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (7 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (8 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Crystal Palace Museum (1.9 miles north-east) and Addiscombe (1.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Thornton Heath include Biggin Wood and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Thornton Heath include Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls (0.8 miles north) and The Archbishop Lanfranc School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Prince George pub (0.7 miles east)
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake in Thornton Heath. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Thornton Heath; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
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. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Plan seating for older guests
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Also near Thornton Heath
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Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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