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Funeral and Wake Catering in Broadwater Farm
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Broadwater Farm.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A wake at the family home
- Village hall wakes
Planning an event in Broadwater Farm?
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why Broadwater Farm hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Broadwater Farm and across Greater London
- A clear quote before booking
Read how we price and the cost guide.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Broadwater Farm
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. Whether it is family meals after the service and a tribute meal, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
For a wake in Broadwater Farm, a hall or club with a car park is often simplest. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Area
- Broadwater Farm (N17, N15, N22)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. A wake in Broadwater Farm 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.
- Send us 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Questions from Broadwater Farm
Could you trade in Bruce Castle Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
We are gathering after a service at St Philip the Apostle: 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Service time
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Broadwater Farm is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Broadwater Farm
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Wake catering near Broadwater Farm
Broadwater Farm is about 2 miles south-west of Edmonton, in Greater London. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Broadwater Farm and nearby villages. We cover 764 places across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Bruce Grove station is about 0.5 miles away. A club or hall near Broadwater Farm gives space for everyone and parking for the van.
This part of Greater London takes in N17, N15 and N22. Streets in the area include High Road, Ripon Road and Clyde Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Main roads around Broadwater Farm include the A10, which makes travel to your wake easy. We also bring the van to wakes in Tottenham (1 mile east), West Green (1 mile south-west), Tottenham Green (1 mile south-east), Duckett's Green (1 mile south-west) and South Tottenham (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
A little further out are North Middlesex University Hospital (1.3 miles north) and The Mall Wood Green (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Railway Fields and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Broadwater Farm include Bruce Castle School (less than half a mile north-east) and Park View School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Beehive Public House (0.5 miles east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Tottenham (less than half a mile south-east)
Perfect for your wake in Broadwater Farm
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A wake at the family home
For a service at a church like St Philip the Apostle, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Whether there is a minimum
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- 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