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Funeral and Wake Catering for Hatch End events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Hatch End and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after the service
- Life celebrations
Book the van in Hatch End
About our funeral and wake catering in Hatch End
We cook as people come up. We’re often asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and memorial events and anniversaries, serving gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake in Hatch End, a hall or club with a car park is frequently simplest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Where
- Hatch End (HA5, HA2, HA3)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Late-December sunset in Hatch End is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
What the van needs
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:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Hatch End is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Hatch End
Which station is closest to Hatch End?
The closest is Hatch End station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can the van park in Headstone Manor Recreation Ground?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Hatch End?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Occasions we serve in Hatch End
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hatch End and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after the service
- Anniversary memorials
After a service at Pinner Baptist Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hatch End?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Arranging a wake in Hatch End
Hatch End is in Greater London. For a wake in Hatch End, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Hatch End is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hatch End to London (about 14 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Hatch End station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre.
Wakes anywhere in HA5, HA2 and HA3 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean a wake at a home on Love Lane, Moss Lane and Tudor Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Hatch End, we also cover Headstone (1 mile east), South Oxhey (2 miles north-west), Harrow Weald (2 miles east), Carpenders Park (2 miles north) and Belmont (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to London (14 miles south-east), City of Westminster (11 miles south-east), Marylebone (11 miles south-east), Kensington (10 miles south-east), St Pancras (12 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles east).
A little further out are Heath Robinson Museum (0.8 miles south-west) and Hilfield Castle (4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Hatch End include Harrow Weald Common and Northala Fields.
- Schools near Hatch End include Nower Hill High School (0.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Moon & Sixpence pub (0.5 miles north)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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 nobody has to miss the wake.
For event organisers in Hatch End
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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