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Funeral and Wake Catering for Wimbledon events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Wimbledon and across Greater London.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after the committal
Fresh fish and chips in Wimbledon
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Wimbledon
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Typical bookings include life celebrations and wakes at venues, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
In Wimbledon, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely, which we can help you think through. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Wimbledon (SW19, SW20, SW17, SW18)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Wimbledon?
It takes one job off a very long list.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Life celebrations
- Pub wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Local halls and clubs near Wimbledon can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if plans change
- Allergen information for each item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Wimbledon: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Wimbledon?
Wimbledon station, in Wimbledon itself.
What about parking in Wimbledon?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Wimbledon? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Wimbledon 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.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wimbledon?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Summer evenings in Wimbledon stay light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
After a funeral in Wimbledon
Wimbledon is about 7 miles south of City of Westminster, in Greater London. For a wake in Wimbledon, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Wimbledon. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
Wimbledon is on or near the A218 and B235, handy for relatives driving in. Relatives arriving by train should know that Wimbledon has its own station, Wimbledon station.
Here we cover the SW19, SW20, SW17 and SW18 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on High Street Mews, High Street and Church Road, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Wimbledon include the A218 and B235, which makes travel to your wake easy. Close by, we cover wakes in Crooked Billet (1 mile west), Wimbledon Park (1 mile north), Wimbledon Chase (1 mile south), Copse Hill (1 mile south-west) and Merton Park (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Wimbledon Museum (under half a mile west) and Southside Wandsworth (2.3 miles north). Within reach you will find Battersea Park Lake and Merton Park Green Walks.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Gilpin CofE Primary School (under half a mile north-east) and Willington School (under half a mile east)
- Local pubs include Dog & Fox pub (within half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Coombe (2.3 miles west)
- 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