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Funeral and Wake Catering for Bentley Heath events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Bentley Heath and the surrounding area.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Funeral and wake catering in Bentley Heath
How our funeral and wake catering works in Bentley Heath
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. For gatherings at home after a funeral and gatherings after scattering ashes, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In Bentley Heath, a hall with parking is often the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Bentley Heath (EN5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask the venue about the van
- Let us know of any allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Remember the journey from the service.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
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What happens on the day
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Bentley Heath, 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Wake catering near Bentley Heath
Bentley Heath is in Greater London. Bentley Heath is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Bentley Heath to London (about 13 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Potters Bar station, about 1 mile north, is the nearest station. For a service at a church like Church of King Charles and the Martyr, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wherever your wake is in EN5, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Monken Hadley (1 mile south), Hadley Wood (2 miles south-east), Underhill (3 miles south) and Barnet (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (13 miles south), City of Westminster (12 miles south), Marylebone (12 miles south), Kensington (13 miles south), St Pancras (11 miles south) and Shoreditch (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Spires Shopping Centre (2 miles south) and Potters Bar Museum (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Bentley Heath includes Furzefield Wood and Lower Halfpenny and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Dame Alice Owen's School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Duke of York pub (0.5 miles east)
- Other local spots include Barnet Urban District (2.3 miles south)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A photo of the space and the way in
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A spot near your guests
As a London location, Bentley Heath 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 picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Bentley Heath hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Bentley Heath questions
Can the van park in King George's Fields (Monken Hadley)?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of King Charles and the Martyr: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How do we estimate numbers?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
- 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