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Funeral and wake catering in Upton Park, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Upton Park.
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Funeral and wake catering in Upton Park
Arranging a wake in Upton Park
Upton Park is about 5 miles south-east of Walthamstow, in Greater London. Wakes in Upton Park are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Upton Park to London (about 6 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Woodgrange Park station is about 1.2 miles away. A club or hall near Upton Park gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park.
We serve wakes across the E13, E6 and E7 postcode area. Streets in the area include May Road, Fry Road and Cave Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Upton Park, we also cover Greengate (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile north-west), Plaistow (1 mile south-west), Plashet (1 mile north-east) and East Ham (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Greenwich Castle (4.2 miles south-west) and Stratford Centre (1.7 miles west). Within reach you will find Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Nearby schools include Lister Community School (under half a mile west) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (0.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Boleyn Tavern (under half a mile south)
- Local facilities include East Ham (0.8 miles east)
Funeral and wake catering in Upton Park, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at church halls and clubs and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In Upton Park, a hall with parking is often the easiest option. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Upton Park (E13, E6, E7)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake. In winter, it is dark in Upton Park by about 3:50pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Upton Park? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
What affects the price in Upton Park
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Any minimum charge
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Events we cater in Upton Park
It is one less thing to organise.
These are some of the bookings we take in Upton Park and Greater London:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Families holding a service at St Martin's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
As a London location, Upton Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Common questions in Upton Park
What’s the nearest station to Upton Park?
The closest is Woodgrange Park station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at St Martin's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Can the van come to Upton Park?
Yes, we do. Upton Park is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Bookings across Greater London, including Upton Park
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
More for events in Upton Park
- 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