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Funeral and Wake Catering in Barnet
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Barnet.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Book the van in Barnet
How our funeral and wake catering works in Barnet
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. Popular choices include sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we are frequently booked for a favourite meal in someone’s memory and wakes at home.
In Barnet, a hall with parking is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Barnet (EN5, EN4, N20, N11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Build in time for delays
- Make sure older relatives can sit
Remember the journey from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Nearby places to Barnet
What else we do in Barnet
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. A wake in Barnet in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Wakes in Barnet: venues and practical details
Barnet is in Greater London. For a wake in Barnet, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Barnet to London (11 miles away).
A club or hall near Barnet gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park. Families holding a service at St John's United Reformed Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Anywhere in EN5, EN4, N20 and N11, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Station Road, High Street and Sambroke Square; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You’ll find Barnet on the B193 and A1081, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. For wakes just outside Barnet, we cover Underhill (1 mile west), New Barnet (1 mile east), Monken Hadley (1 mile north-west), Hadley Wood (1 mile north-east) and Cockfosters (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.1 miles south) and Spires Shopping Centre (0.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Barnet include Darland's Lake and Greenhill Gardens.
- Schools near Barnet include Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (0.6 miles north-west) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway Tavern (0.6 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barnet Urban District (0.6 miles north-west)
Who books funeral and wake catering in Barnet?
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Barnet book the van for occasions like:
- A tribute meal
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Barnet is on or near the B193 and A1081, handy for relatives driving in.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What you get with us
- Events in Barnet and across Greater London
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Barnet 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.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
FAQs for Barnet
We’re gathering after a service at St John's United Reformed Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What about parking in Barnet?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
- 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