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Funeral and wake catering in West End, Greater London
Funeral and wake catering in West End: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering in West End
About our funeral and wake catering in West End
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. Whether it’s remembering a loved one’s favourite food and gatherings at a village hall or club, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy and more.
For a wake in West End, a hall or club with a car park is frequently simplest. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- West End (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in West End
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to West End?
Tottenham Court Road station, in West End itself.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How do we estimate numbers?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Towns and villages near West End
What else we do in West End
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Send us the date, the address or W1F postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Where the van can park in West End
No two venues are the same, 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
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
West End is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
West End: halls, homes and travel
West End is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. People in West End book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Tottenham Court Road station is in West End itself. Relatives driving in can use the A301 and A400 to reach West End.
We take the van to wakes all over W1F, W1D and W1T. That could mean a wake at a home on Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. West End sits on or near the A301 and A400, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Close by, we cover wakes in Seven Dials (1 mile east), St Giles (1 mile north-east), Soho (1 mile west), Chinatown (1 mile south-west) and Covent Garden (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Kingly Court (under half a mile west) and St Paul's Hospital (less than half a mile north-east). The countryside around West End includes St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Schools near West End include LITE Regal International School (0.7 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include Brewdog pub (within half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (less than half a mile north-east) and LSE Shaw Library (0.5 miles east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Allow a little extra
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Make sure older relatives can sit
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
A chip van compared with other options
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Perfect for your wake in West End
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family meals after the service
Families holding a service at St Mary's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How much space the van takes up
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
The process
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in West End; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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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