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Funeral and wake catering in Woodlands, Greater London
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Woodlands.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Celebrations of life
- A wake at the family home
Funeral and wake catering in Woodlands
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Funeral and wake catering in Woodlands, cooked to order
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. For life celebrations and remembrance gatherings, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy and more.
In Woodlands, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby, which we can help you think through. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Woodlands (TW7, TW3)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Towns and villages near Woodlands
More for events in Woodlands
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. Sunset in Woodlands is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Woodlands? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Woodlands 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Allow a little extra
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Woodlands
Is parking a problem for the van in Woodlands?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Which station is closest to Woodlands?
Isleworth station, in Woodlands itself.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Wakes in Woodlands: venues and practical details
Woodlands is about 2 miles north of Twickenham, in Greater London. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Woodlands. We serve all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Woodlands to London (about 11 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Isleworth station is in Woodlands itself.
We cover wakes in every part of the TW7 and TW3 postcode area and the streets around it. From Star Road, Pears Road and Unwin Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Hounslow (1 mile south-west), Isleworth (1 mile east), Spring Grove (1 mile north), Ivybridge (1 mile south) and Lampton (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (11 miles east), City of Westminster (9 miles east), Marylebone (9 miles east), Kensington (6 miles east), St Pancras (10 miles east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Middlesex University Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Museum of Army Music (1.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Garden Lake and Long Wood.
- Schools near Woodlands include Gumley House RC Convent School (0.6 miles east) and Royal Military School of Music (1.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The George Inn (0.6 miles east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (less than half a mile west)
A chip van compared with other options
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Events in Woodlands and across Greater London
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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