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Funeral and Wake Catering in Arkley
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Arkley and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Celebrations of life
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- A wake at the family home
Fresh fish and chips in Arkley
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
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.
Funeral and wake catering in Arkley, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Typical bookings include scattering of ashes gatherings and pub wakes, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
For a wake in Arkley, a hall or club with a car park is frequently simplest. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Arkley (EN5, NW7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Arkley
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Arkley 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’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Arkley
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Sunset in Arkley is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Arkley?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- No surprises in your quote
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Also near Arkley
What else we do in Arkley
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- How easy the site is to reach
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Arkley
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Whatever the occasion in Arkley, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after the service
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Village hall wakes
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Arkley may suit, with the van in the car park.
What to look for in a quote
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. 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. Ask the council or landowner early.
Arkley: your questions answered
Could you trade in Whitings Hill Open Space?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is parking a problem for the van in Arkley?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will work around it.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
Wake catering near Arkley
Arkley is about 2 miles west of Barnet, in Greater London. Wherever your wake is in the EN5 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Arkley is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Arkley to London (12 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Elstree & Borehamwood station, about 2.1 miles west. Arkley is on or near the A411, handy for relatives driving in.
Here we cover the EN5 and NW7 postcode area. That could mean a wake at a home on Well Road, Glebe Lane and Brett Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Main roads around Arkley include the A411, which makes travel to your wake easy. We also bring the van to wakes in Rowley Green (1 mile north-west), High Barnet (1 mile north-east), Hadley (1 mile north-east), Totteridge (2 miles south-east) and Mill Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (10 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Hertfordshire Scout Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Barnet General Hospital (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Glebe Lane Pastures and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Arkley include Queen Elizabeth's School (0.9 miles north-east) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Arkley pub (0.6 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Barnet Urban District (1.3 miles east)
- 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