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Funeral and Wake Catering in Brent Cross
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Brent Cross.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A wake at the family home
- Life celebrations
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A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Brent Cross
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. For pub wakes and family meals after the service, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
In Brent Cross, 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. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Brent Cross (NW4, NW11, NW2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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What else we do in Brent Cross
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- The menu and how many choices
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Anything awkward about the way in
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Mention allergies you know about
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Occasions we serve in Brent Cross
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Brent Cross book the van for events such as:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Brent Cross West station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if plans change
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
After a funeral in Brent Cross
Brent Cross is about 2 miles north-west of West Hampstead, in Greater London. For wakes in Brent Cross, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Brent Cross is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Brent Cross to London (about 8 miles away).
Local halls and clubs near Brent Cross can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park. Relatives driving in can use the A41 to reach Brent Cross.
We take the van to wakes all over the NW4, NW11 and NW2 postcode area. We can serve a wake on streets such as Park Road, Graham Road and Elliot Road, wherever the van can park. You’ll find Brent Cross on the A41, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Brent Cross we cover include Hendon (1 mile north), Staples Corner (1 mile south-west), The Burroughs (1 mile north-west), Dollis Hill (1 mile south-west) and The Hyde (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Church Farmhouse Museum (1.1 miles north) and Brent Cross Shopping Centre (within half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hasmonean Primary School (within half a mile north) and Kisharon College (1.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include The White Bear pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Hendon (0.9 miles north-west)
The process
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. Sunset in Brent Cross is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, 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.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
FAQs for Brent Cross
What’s the nearest station to Brent Cross?
Brent Cross West station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Can the van park in Clarefield Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Working with your venue
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 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.
- 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