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Funeral and wake catering in Edgware, Greater London
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Edgware.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at home
Funeral and wake catering for Edgware events
Funeral and wake catering in Edgware, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and gatherings after scattering ashes, with gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For a wake in Edgware, a hall or club with a car park is frequently simplest. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Edgware (HA8, NW7, HA7)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
After a funeral in Edgware
Edgware is about 4 miles west of Finchley, in Greater London. Tell us where your wake in Edgware will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Edgware is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Edgware to London (about 11 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Andrew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Mill Hill Broadway station, about 1.1 miles south-east.
For wakes in HA8, NW7 and HA7, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Station Road, Edgware Road High Street and Hillcrest Avenue; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Edgware include the A5100, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Nearby, we also serve wakes in The Hale (1 mile east), Broadfields Estate (1 mile north), Burnt Oak (1 mile south-east), Canons Park (1 mile south-west) and Little Stanmore (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (9 miles south-east), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Hilfield Castle (3.6 miles north-west) and Elstree and Borehamwood Museum (2.6 miles north). Open spaces near Edgware include Darland's Lake and Mill Hill Old Railway Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include London Academy (0.8 miles west) and The Northgate School (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Railway Hotel (0.6 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Hendon (2.8 miles south-east)
Places near Edgware
Other occasions in Edgware
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
Edgware is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Edgware: your questions answered
Could you trade in Stoneyfields Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Edgware?
The closest is Mill Hill Broadway station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
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.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Edgware?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Bookings across Greater London, including Edgware
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Occasions we serve in Edgware
It takes one job off a very long list.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Edgware book the van for occasions like:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at venues
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Relatives driving in can use the A5100 to reach Edgware.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Mention allergies you know about
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Edgware is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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.
- 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