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Funeral and wake catering in Walthamstow, Greater London
Funeral and wake catering in Walthamstow: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Walthamstow events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Walthamstow
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Whether it is life celebrations and gatherings at a village hall or club, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
Wakes in Walthamstow are often 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. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Area
- Walthamstow (E17, E4, IG8, E10)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Nearby places to Walthamstow
Other occasions in Walthamstow
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Wakes in Walthamstow: venues and practical details
Walthamstow is about 7 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. Wherever your wake is in the E17 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Walthamstow is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Walthamstow to London (about 7 miles away).
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Walthamstow may suit. For a service at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
This part of Greater London takes in E17, E4, IG8 and E10. That could mean a wake at a home on High Street, Church Road and Wigram Square, wherever the van can park. With the A104 and A112 close by, Walthamstow is simple for us to get to for your wake. We also bring the van to wakes in Walthamstow Village (1 mile south-east), Warner Estate (1 mile north), Bakers Arms (1 mile south-east), Higham Hill (1 mile north-west) and Upper Walthamstow (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles south-west), Marylebone (7 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in Greater London, Walthamstow has lots of places where the van can park.
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Walthamstow (0.5 miles north-east) and Walthamstow Pump House Museum (0.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Ainslie Wood.
- Local schools include Walthamstow School for Girls (less than half a mile east) and Aveling Park School (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include Mirth pub (under half a mile east)
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A spot near your guests
Walthamstow 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Walthamstow
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Perfect for your wake in Walthamstow
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- A wake at the family home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Walthamstow is on or near the A104 and A112, handy for relatives driving in.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
Why choose a fish and chip van in Walthamstow?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Walthamstow hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Walthamstow
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Could you trade in Lloyd Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
How quickly can you come?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Summer evenings in Walthamstow stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:50pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Read more
- 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