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Funeral and Wake Catering in Upminster Bridge
Funeral and wake catering in Upminster Bridge: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- A wake at the family home
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Planning an event in Upminster Bridge?
Funeral and wake catering in Upminster Bridge, fried fresh
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. Typical bookings include small family memorials and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, serving gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Wakes in Upminster Bridge are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely, which we can help you think through. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Upminster Bridge (RM14, RM11, RM12)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Upminster Bridge: your questions answered
What about parking in Upminster Bridge?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
What’s the nearest station to Upminster Bridge?
The closest is Upminster station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
What if we don’t know numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that’s common.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Upminster Bridge and across Greater London
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For event organisers in Upminster Bridge
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Build in time for delays
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask the venue about the van
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Upminster Bridge?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Local halls and clubs near Upminster Bridge can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
The process
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In summer, a wake in Upminster Bridge has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, 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
- Ensure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Upminster Bridge: halls, homes and travel
Upminster Bridge is about 3 miles south-east of Romford, in Greater London. Wakes in Upminster Bridge are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Upminster station, about 0.5 miles east, is the nearest station. For a service at a church like Church of St Laurence, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Here we cover the RM14, RM11 and RM12 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Holme Road, Hacton Lane and Lime Avenue, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Upminster (1 mile east), Hornchurch (1 mile west), Emerson Park (1 mile north), Cranham (1 mile east) and Hacton (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles west), Shoreditch (14 miles west), Walthamstow (11 miles west), Hoxton (14 miles west), Whitechapel (14 miles west) and Orpington (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Hornchurch Urban District (1.1 miles north-west) and The Mercury Mall (2.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Upminster Bridge includes Hornchurch Cutting.
- Schools near Upminster Bridge include St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (under half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crumpled Horn pub (within half a mile south-east)
Nearby places to Upminster Bridge
Other occasions in Upminster Bridge
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- How far we travel
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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