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Funeral and wake catering in Greenhill, Greater London
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Greenhill and Greater London, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Celebrations of life
Fresh fish and chips in Greenhill
Funeral and wake catering in Greenhill, cooked to order
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Whether it’s anniversary memorials and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, we will put together a menu of gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
For a wake in Greenhill, a hall or club with a car park is frequently simplest. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Greenhill (NW3, NW6)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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’ll confirm what we can provide.
Where the van can park in Greenhill
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Greenhill 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 picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
After a funeral in Greenhill
Greenhill is about 1 mile north-east of Hampstead, in Greater London. Around Greenhill, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Greenhill is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
For family travelling by train, Hampstead Heath station is in Greenhill itself. Local halls and clubs near Greenhill can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
Wherever your wake is in NW3 and NW6, we can bring the van to you. Whether your wake is on Back Lane, Well Road and Ornan Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Greenhill we cover include Hampstead (1 mile south-west), Vale of Health (1 mile north), West Hampstead (1 mile west), Fortune Green (1 mile west) and Haverstock (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (5 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south-east), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (3 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include O2 Centre (0.6 miles south-west) and Isokon Gallery (0.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Belsize Wood and Parliament Hill.
- Schools near Greenhill include Fitzjohn's Primary School (less than half a mile south) and South Hampstead High School (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include King William IV Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Frognal and Fitzjohns (less than half a mile west) and Cecil Sharp House (1.6 miles south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. A wake in Greenhill in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Greenhill, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Occasions we serve in Greenhill
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
These are some of the bookings we take around Greenhill:
- Small family memorials
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For a service at a church like Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How allergens are handled
Nearby places to Greenhill
Also in Greenhill
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Greenhill? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Bookings across Greater London, including Greenhill
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
FAQs for Greenhill
We are gathering after a service at Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel: 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. Send us the address.
Can the van park in Hampstead Heath?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Greenhill?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
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 tell you what we can offer.
- 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