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Funeral and Wake Catering in Upminster
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Upminster and Greater London, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Book the van in Upminster
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Funeral and wake catering in Upminster, cooked to order
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Whether it is gatherings after the committal and life celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and gravy for your guests.
In Upminster, 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. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Upminster (RM14, RM11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Upminster questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Laurence: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Upminster?
Upminster station, in Upminster itself.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Upminster?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Check the hall has an urn
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Let us know of any allergies
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Upminster?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Upminster, people book us for events such as:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
For a service at a church like Church of St Laurence, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- The van’s size and access needs
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Wakes in Upminster: venues and practical details
Upminster is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Give us the address of your wake in Upminster, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
For family travelling by train, there is a station right in Upminster: Upminster station. Local halls and clubs near Upminster can host a wake if home is too small.
Wakes anywhere in RM14 and RM11 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Station Road, Latham Place and Deyncourt Gardens or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Upminster Bridge (1 mile west), Cranham (1 mile east), Emerson Park (1 mile north-west), Hornchurch (2 miles west) and Puddle Dock (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Shoreditch (14 miles west), Walthamstow (12 miles west), Hoxton (15 miles west), Whitechapel (14 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west) and Highbury (15 miles west).
A little further out are Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (0.5 miles north) and St George's Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cranham Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Eastbrook School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Crumpled Horn pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Hornchurch Urban District (1.6 miles west)
A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Upminster
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Upminster 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In Upminster, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:50pm in December.
- 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.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Upminster, and we will check the date and send a price.
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What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
- 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