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Funeral and wake catering in Cockfosters, 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 Cockfosters.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Life celebrations
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering for Cockfosters events
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Cockfosters
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. We serve sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings at home after a funeral and anniversary memorials.
In Cockfosters, a hall with parking is often the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Cockfosters (EN4, N14)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Let us know of any allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
We start when you give the word.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Places near Cockfosters
Also in Cockfosters
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Late-December sunset in Cockfosters is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Cockfosters?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
Questions from Cockfosters
Can you serve after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van park in Belmont Open Space?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
After a funeral in Cockfosters
Cockfosters is about 1 mile east of Barnet, in Greater London. Cockfosters is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Cockfosters is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Cockfosters to London (about 11 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, New Barnet station is about 0.8 miles away. Relatives driving in can use the A111 to reach Cockfosters.
Wherever your wake is in EN4 and N14, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Park Road, Grove Road and Bevan Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Cockfosters include the A111, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Other places close to Cockfosters we cover include New Barnet (1 mile south-west), Hadley Wood (1 mile north-west), East Barnet (1 mile south), Oakwood (1 mile south-east) and Osidge (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (10 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (11 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (9 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Farm Hospital (2.5 miles north-east) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Covert Way and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Cockfosters include Trent School Cockfosters (less than half a mile south-east) and JCoSS (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Cock Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include East Barnet Urban District (0.7 miles south)
Occasions we serve in Cockfosters
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever the occasion in Cockfosters, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Small family memorials
- Family meals after the service
Local halls and clubs near Cockfosters can host a wake if home is too small.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- 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