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Funeral and Wake Catering in Westminster
Funeral and wake catering in Westminster: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral and wake catering for Westminster events
How the day works
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Westminster; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering in Westminster, cooked to order
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Typical bookings include gatherings at home after a funeral and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, serving gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
Wakes in Westminster 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. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Westminster (SW1P, W1J, SW1V)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Build in time for delays
- Mention allergies you know about
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Westminster 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 before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Questions from Westminster
We are gathering after a service at Christ Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is parking a problem for the van in Westminster?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will confirm the rest.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Westminster?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
How do we estimate numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
After a funeral in Westminster
Westminster is about 1 mile south-east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Westminster is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 764 places in Greater London.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is London Victoria station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Families holding a service at Christ Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Wakes anywhere in SW1P, W1J and SW1V start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Eaton Lane, Wilton Road and Castle Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A4 and A202 close by, Westminster is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Westminster we cover include Millbank (1 mile north), Victoria (1 mile south-west), Pimlico (1 mile south), Vauxhall (1 mile south-east) and Lambeth (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Baynard's Castle (1.7 miles north-east) and Kingly Court (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Westminster includes Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Westminster include Blewcoat School (less than half a mile south-west) and St Matthew's School (under half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Grafton Arms (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Westminster St Margaret and St John (under half a mile north) and London Library (0.6 miles north)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Westminster, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Events we cater in Westminster
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at home
- A tribute meal
- Celebrations of life
- Pub wakes
A club or hall near Westminster gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
- What happens if plans change
- A clear list of what’s included
What else we do in Westminster
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, 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. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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