Kent · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Tower Hamlets
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Tower Hamlets.
- Wakes at home
- Family meals after the service
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Tower Hamlets events
About our funeral and wake catering in Tower Hamlets
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. We serve gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for remembering a loved one’s favourite food and scattering of ashes gatherings.
In Tower Hamlets, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Tower Hamlets; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Tower Hamlets, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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What affects the price in Tower Hamlets
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Have chairs for those who need them
We park quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
For event organisers in Tower Hamlets
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Where the van can park in Tower Hamlets
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Tower Hamlets
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
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’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Nearby places to Tower Hamlets
What else we do in Tower Hamlets
Who books funeral and wake catering in Tower Hamlets?
It takes one job off a very long list.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Village hall wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Dover Priory station is in Tower Hamlets itself.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Wakes in Tower Hamlets: venues and practical details
Tower Hamlets is about 1 mile south of Dover, in Kent. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Tower Hamlets. We take the van to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Tower Hamlets to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Tower Hamlets is on or near the A256, handy for relatives driving in. Tower Hamlets is within about a mile of the sea.
This part of Kent takes in CT17, CT16 and CT15, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Cow Lane, Odo Road and Eric Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Tower Hamlets sits on or near the A256, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Charlton-in-Dover (1 mile north-east), Guston (2 miles north-east), Church Whitfield (2 miles north), East Langdon (3 miles north-east) and West Cliffe (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Dover Castle (1 mile east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (less than half a mile east). Open spaces near Tower Hamlets include Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Dover Grammar School for Girls (under half a mile north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Eagle Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Tower Hamlets: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Tower Hamlets?
Tower Hamlets has its own station: Dover Priory station.
How far is Tower Hamlets from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Kent included. Find your area.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can the van come to Tower Hamlets?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Tower Hamlets and across Kent. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
- 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