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Funeral and wake catering in Edgware Bury, Greater London
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Edgware Bury and across Greater London.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at home
Fresh fish and chips in Edgware Bury
Wake catering near Edgware Bury
Edgware Bury is about 1 mile north-west of Edgware, in Greater London. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Edgware Bury. We serve 764 places in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Edgware Bury to London (about 12 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Elstree & Borehamwood station is about 1.3 miles away.
We take the van to wakes all over the HA8 postcode area. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Broadfields Estate (1 mile south-east), Edgware (1 mile south-east), The Hale (1 mile south-east) and Canons Park (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south-east), Marylebone (10 miles south-east), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (1 mile west) and Elstree and Borehamwood Museum (1.6 miles north). Within reach you will find Edgware Way Grassland and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Edgware Bury include London Academy (0.9 miles south)
How our funeral and wake catering works in Edgware Bury
We cook as people come up. Typical bookings include gatherings after scattering ashes and life celebrations, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In Edgware Bury, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Edgware Bury (HA8)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. Late-December sunset in Edgware Bury is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:20pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Edgware Bury? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Edgware Bury questions
Could you trade in Edgwarebury Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
We are gathering after a service at St Andrew: 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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Edgware Bury?
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Edgware Bury and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub wakes
- Celebrations of life
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Families holding a service at St Andrew frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
- What they can offer for dietary needs
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Where the van can park in Edgware Bury
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
As a London location, Edgware Bury is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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