Greater London · England
Funeral and wake catering in Bowes Park, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Bowes Park.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Fresh fish and chips in Bowes Park
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
As a London location, Bowes Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: 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’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Funeral and wake catering in Bowes Park, fried fresh
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. For a favourite meal in someone’s memory and family meals after the service, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
In Bowes Park, 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. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Bowes Park (N22, N11, N8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Wake catering near Bowes Park
Bowes Park is about 3 miles south-west of Edmonton, in Greater London. For a wake in Bowes Park, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Bowes Park. We cover 764 places across Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Bowes Park to London (about 7 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Alexandra Palace station serves Bowes Park directly. A club or hall near Bowes Park gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
Anywhere in N22, N11 and N8, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Road, Park Road and Edith Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Bowes Park, we cover Bounds Green (1 mile north-west), Oakthorpe Park (1 mile north), Palmers Green (1 mile north), Arnos Grove (1 mile north-west) and New Southgate (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (6 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Greentrees Hospital (0.9 miles north-east) and Broomfield House Museum (1.1 miles north). Open spaces near Bowes Park include Highgate Hill and Railway Fields.
- Nearby schools include Greek Secondary School of London (less than half a mile south-west) and St Thomas More Catholic School (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Prince pub (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Wood Green (within half a mile south-west)
Also near Bowes Park
Other occasions in Bowes Park
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
Bowes Park: your questions answered
Could you trade in Woodside Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Greek Orthodox Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What if timings change?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
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.
Events we cater in Bowes Park
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
Whatever the occasion in Bowes Park, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Village hall wakes
- Life celebrations
For a service at a church like St Mary's Greek Orthodox Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In summer, a wake in Bowes Park has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Ensure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in Bowes Park. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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