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Funeral and wake catering in West Ealing, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in West Ealing.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Celebrations of life
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering in West Ealing
Funeral and wake catering in West Ealing, fried fresh
Services often run over, and we will work around the service and the family. Whether it is family meals after the service and life celebrations, we can cook haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy for your guests.
Wakes in West Ealing 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. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- West Ealing (W7, W13, UB2)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
Arranging a wake in West Ealing
West Ealing is about 1 mile west of Ealing, in Greater London. For wakes in West Ealing, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. West Ealing is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near West Ealing can host a wake if home is too small. For a service at a church like St Mary's Cathedral, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wherever your wake is in W7, W13 and UB2, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Park Road, Green Lane and Dean's Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. West Ealing sits on or near the A4001, which makes travel to your wake easy. Other places close to West Ealing we cover include Hanwell (1 mile east), Dormers Wells (1 mile north-west), Ealing (1 mile east), South Ealing (2 miles east) and Pitshanger (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (8 miles east), Marylebone (8 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Gunnersbury Park House - Large Mansion (2.4 miles east) and Ealing Hospital (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near West Ealing include Long Wood and Middle Lake.
- Schools near West Ealing include Drayton Manor High School (0.5 miles north) and Cuckoo Schools (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Viaduct pub (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Ealing (1.4 miles east)
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
West Ealing 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 in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Perfect for your wake in West Ealing
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Family meals after the service
- A wake at the family home
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there’s a station right in West Ealing: Hanwell station.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Have chairs for those who need them
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Have napkins and bins ready.
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Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
The process
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Sunset in West Ealing is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, 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.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in West Ealing, and we will check the date and send a price.
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West Ealing: your questions answered
Can the van park in Drayton Green?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to West Ealing?
Hanwell station, in West Ealing itself.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the van would park
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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