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Funeral and Wake Catering in Welling
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Welling and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering in Welling
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re 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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Funeral and wake catering in Welling, cooked to order
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We serve sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for remembering a loved one’s favourite food and family gatherings after a burial or cremation.
In Welling, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely, 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’s ready.
- Area
- Welling (DA16, DA15, DA6)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Wakes in Welling: venues and practical details
Welling is about 9 miles east of London, in Greater London. Give us the address of your wake in Welling, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Welling may suit, with the van in the car park. Families holding a service at St John's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
This part of Greater London takes in DA16, DA15 and DA6, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Days Lane, Hook Lane and Lyme Road, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Welling include the A207, so getting the van to your wake is simple. For wakes just outside Welling, we cover Crook Log (1 mile east), Blendon (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile east), Bexleyheath (1 mile east) and West Heath (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (12 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Metropolitan Police Museum (1.8 miles south) and Colyers (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Welling include The Tarn and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Bexley Grammar School (under half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include Nags Head pub (under half a mile north-east)
About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Welling questions
Which station is closest to Welling?
The closest is Welling station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
What about parking in Welling?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- Service time
- The number of meals
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Plan for a few extra people
- Mention allergies you know about
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
As a London location, Welling 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 will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Welling?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Welling and across Greater London
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In summer, a wake in Welling has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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- 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