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Funeral and wake catering in Upton, Greater London
Funeral and wake catering in Upton: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Remembrance gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after the committal
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Wake catering near Upton
Upton is about 1 mile north of Plaistow, in Greater London. For wakes in Upton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Upton. Upton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Upton to London (6 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Forest Gate station, about 0.8 miles north, is the nearest station. If the funeral is at a church such as St Peter's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
For wakes in E7, E13 and E15, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on May Road, West Road and Park Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Upton Park (1 mile south-east), Greengate (1 mile south), West Ham (1 mile south-west), Forest Gate (1 mile north) and Plashet (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Stratford Centre (1.2 miles west) and West Ham United Football Club Museum (0.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Upton includes Hollow Pond and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include St Bonaventure's RC School (within half a mile west) and St Bonaventure's RC School (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include Spotted Dog pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include County Borough of West Ham (1.1 miles west)
Funeral and wake catering in Upton, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. For remembrance gatherings and family meals after the service, we can cook gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
In Upton, 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. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Upton (E7, E13, E15)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Upton
Other occasions in Upton
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In Upton, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:50pm 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in Upton?
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
A club or hall near Upton gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each item
- Payment terms and deposit
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A spot near your guests
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
As a London location, Upton is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are 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 are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Upton: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Upton?
Forest Gate station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
Is parking a problem for the van in Upton?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that is common.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Upton. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Bookings across Greater London, including Upton
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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