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Funeral and Wake Catering in Arnos Grove
Funeral and wake catering in Arnos Grove: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- A wake at the family home
Book the van in Arnos Grove
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
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 Arnos Grove, cooked to order
We cook as people come up. Whether it’s memorial events and anniversaries and gatherings after scattering ashes, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
In Arnos Grove, 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. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Area
- Arnos Grove (N11, N14, N13)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Summer evenings in Arnos Grove stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Arnos Grove
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Arnos Grove and across Greater London
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Arnos Grove questions
Which station is closest to Arnos Grove?
The closest is New Southgate station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at Syro-Malabar Catholic Church of London?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you cover Arnos Grove?
We do. We serve events in Arnos Grove and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Arnos Grove: halls, homes and travel
Arnos Grove is about 3 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. From the centre of Arnos Grove to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Arnos Grove is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
For a service at a church like Syro-Malabar Catholic Church of London, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Arnos Grove may suit, with the van in the car park.
Wakes anywhere in N11, N14 and N13 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve a wake on streets such as Oak Lane, High Road and York Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Arnos Grove is on the A109 and A1004, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include New Southgate (1 mile west), Bounds Green (1 mile south), Southgate (1 mile north), Palmers Green (1 mile east) and Oakthorpe Park (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Greentrees Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Municipal Borough of Southgate (0.8 miles east). Open spaces near Arnos Grove include Highgate Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include Broomfield School (within half a mile south-east) and Ming-Ai (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Ranelagh pub (0.5 miles south)
Nearby places to Arnos Grove
More for events in Arnos Grove
Perfect for your wake in Arnos Grove
It suits all ages.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
- Village hall wakes
Arnos Grove is on or near the A109 and A1004, handy for relatives driving in.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether travel is included
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you are 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.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
As a London location, Arnos Grove is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
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. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
- 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