Greater London · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in London
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in London and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at venues
- Life celebrations
Book the van in London
Funeral and wake catering in London, cooked to order
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. We serve gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at venues and family gatherings after a burial or cremation.
Wakes in London can be at home or at a local hall or club. The van needs a level spot outside. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- London (CR0, E14, CR4, SW11)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in London
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- Bookings across Greater London, including London
- A menu almost everyone likes
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- The minimum booking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or CR0 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
London: halls, homes and travel
London is in Greater London. Around London, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. London is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van.
For a service at a church like St George the Martyr, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. With the A2 and A10 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach London.
Anywhere in CR0, E14, CR4 and SW11, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Walcot Square, Surrey Square and Sutherland Square or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. London sits on or near the A2 and A10, which makes travel to your wake easy. For wakes just outside London, we cover Walworth (1 mile south), Bermondsey (1 mile east), Camberwell (2 miles south), South Bermondsey (2 miles south-east) and Surrey Canal (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles north-west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (14 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Greater London, London has lots of places where the van can park.
Well-known places in the area include Gabriel's Wharf (0.8 miles north-west) and Museum of Life Sciences (within half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near London include London School of Musical Theatre (under half a mile west) and Ark Globe Academy (within half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Trinity Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include The BFI Reuben Library (1 mile north-west) and County of London (1.1 miles north)
Places near London
Other occasions in London
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
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’s hot, crisp and generous.
Where the van can park in London
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Check the hall has an urn
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Questions from London
Which station is closest to London?
London has its own station: Elephant & Castle station.
We’re gathering after a service at St George the Martyr: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. A wake in London in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
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.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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