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Funeral and wake catering in Waddon, Greater London
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Waddon.
- Wakes at venues
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
Planning an event in Waddon?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Waddon
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. For family gatherings after a burial or cremation and gatherings at a village hall or club, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips for your guests.
Wakes in Waddon are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby, which we can help you think through. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Waddon (CR0, CR2, SM6)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Have chairs for those who need them
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Waddon is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Questions from Waddon
Could you trade in Duppas Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Waddon?
Waddon station, in Waddon itself.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before you book.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Sunset in Waddon is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Waddon, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Wake catering near Waddon
Waddon is about 1 mile west of Croydon, in Greater London. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Waddon and nearby villages. Waddon is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Waddon may suit. Relatives arriving by train should know that there’s a station right in Waddon: Waddon station.
We serve wakes across CR0, CR2 and SM6. Your wake could be at a house on Abbey Road, Alton Road and Epsom Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Waddon we cover include Old Town (1 mile north-east), Bandonhill (1 mile west), Beddington (1 mile north-west), Russell Hill (1 mile south-west) and Roundshaw (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (11 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Borough of Croydon (0.8 miles north-east) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (0.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Waddon include Duppas Hill and Roundshaw Downs.
- Local schools include St Andrew's CofE School (less than half a mile north) and Rutherford School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Waddon Hotel (under half a mile north-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
What affects the price in Waddon
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Waddon?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
These are some of the bookings we take around Waddon:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A tribute meal
Families holding a service at Church of St George frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
Nearby places to Waddon
More for events in Waddon
- 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