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Funeral and wake catering in West Barnes, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in West Barnes and the surrounding area.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Fresh fish and chips in West Barnes
How our funeral and wake catering works in West Barnes
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. For village hall wakes and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy and more.
Wakes in West Barnes are frequently 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. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- West Barnes (KT3, SW20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Arranging a wake in West Barnes
West Barnes is about 2 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. For a wake in West Barnes, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around West Barnes. West Barnes is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from West Barnes to London (9 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, West Barnes has its own station, Motspur Park station. If the funeral is at a church such as Holy Cross, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Here we cover the KT3 and SW20 postcode area. From Queens Road, Blakes Lane and Egmont Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Raynes Park (1 mile north-east), Motspur Park (1 mile north-west), Bushey Mead (1 mile north-east), Cannon Hill (1 mile east) and New Malden (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Chessington Castle Hill (3.7 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Kingston Hill Road area and Derwent Floodwash.
- Schools near West Barnes include Raynes Park High School (within half a mile north) and Ursuline Preparatory School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Fountain pub (0.7 miles west)
Occasions we serve in West Barnes
It works for everyone.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- A tribute meal
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Local halls and clubs near West Barnes can host a wake if home is too small.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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.
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.
Questions from West Barnes
What about parking in West Barnes?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
We’re gathering after a service at Holy Cross: can you come?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you straight away whether we are available.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
- How many people are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. A wake in West Barnes in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in West Barnes, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
West Barnes 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.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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