Greater London · England
Funeral and wake catering in Yeading, Greater London
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Yeading and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
Funeral and wake catering in Yeading
How our funeral and wake catering works in Yeading
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for celebrations of life and small family memorials.
For a wake in Yeading, a hall or club with a car park is frequently simplest, though home can work with a drive. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Yeading (UB5, UB4, UB1)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Yeading
What about parking in Yeading?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Can the van park in Northala Fields?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will tell you right away whether we’re available.
Also near Yeading
What else we do in Yeading
Wakes in Yeading: venues and practical details
Yeading is about 2 miles north-east of Hayes, in Greater London. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Yeading and nearby villages. Yeading is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Southall station is about 1.8 miles away.
We take the van to wakes all over UB5, UB4 and UB1. Whether your wake is on Owen Road, Friar Road and Maple Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Yiewsley (1 mile north), Dormers Wells (2 miles south-east), Northolt (2 miles north-east), Southall (2 miles south) and South Ruislip (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles east), City of Westminster (10 miles east), Marylebone (11 miles east), Kensington (8 miles east), St Pancras (12 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
A little further out are Hayes Cottage Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and The Chimes (3.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Middle Lake and Yeading Brook Meadows.
- Schools near Yeading include Barnhill Community High School (within half a mile west)
- Local pubs include White Hart Public House (0.5 miles north)
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Service time
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Perfect for your wake in Yeading
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Family meals after the service
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
For a service at a church like St Joseph the Worker & Dovetail Centre, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Yeading 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 will advise.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in Yeading. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why book our van in Yeading
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In Yeading, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Build in time for delays
We serve when people are ready.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Organising for someone else?
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.
If you are 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.
- 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