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Funeral and Wake Catering in West Ham
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in West Ham.
- Wakes at venues
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in West Ham
Funeral and wake catering in West Ham, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. Typical bookings include small family memorials and family meals after the service, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Wakes in West Ham 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. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- West Ham (E15, E13, E7)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Also in West Ham
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
West Ham: halls, homes and travel
West Ham is about 2 miles west of East Ham, in Greater London. For a wake in West Ham, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around West Ham. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
A club or hall near West Ham gives space for everyone and parking for the van. For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We take the van to wakes all over the E15, E13 and E7 postcode area and the streets around it. From Plaistow Grove, Willis Road and Moorey Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Upton (1 mile north-east), Greengate (1 mile south-east), Maryland (1 mile north-west), Stratford (1 mile north-west) and Plaistow (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles west).
A little further out are Passmore Edwards Museum (0.6 miles north) and Queen Mary's Hospital for the East End (0.6 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include West Ham Church School (within half a mile south) and St Bonaventure's RC School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Earl Of Derby Public House (0.6 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include County Borough of West Ham (0.6 miles north-west)
FAQs for West Ham
Is parking a problem for the van in West Ham?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Which station is closest to West Ham?
West Ham station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. A wake in West Ham in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Make sure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Occasions we serve in West Ham
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in West Ham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- A wake at the family home
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, West Ham station, about 0.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Payment terms and deposit
- The cancellation terms
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Allow for the service running over
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
As a London location, West Ham is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- 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