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Funeral and Wake Catering for Headstone events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Headstone and across Greater London.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Headstone
About our funeral and wake catering in Headstone
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Whether it’s a tribute meal and small family memorials, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
Wakes in Headstone are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Headstone (HA5, HA3, HA2)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Headstone?
It suits all ages.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Wakes at home
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at venues
After a service at Hatch End Free Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any travel, parking or access charges
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Towns and villages near Headstone
What else we do in Headstone
After a funeral in Headstone
Headstone is about 1 mile east of Hatch End, in Greater London. In and around Headstone, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our bookings stretch from Headstone to London (about 14 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Headstone has its own station, Headstone Lane station.
Anywhere in HA5, HA3 and HA2, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Anselm Road, Ufford Road and Chantry Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Hatch End (1 mile west), Harrow Weald (1 mile east), South Oxhey (2 miles north-west), Belmont (2 miles east) and Carpenders Park (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover 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 (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hilfield Castle (3.8 miles north) and Kodak Museum (1 mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Harrow Weald Common and Northala Fields.
- Local schools include Hatch End High School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Moon & Sixpence pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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 work through them with you.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. A wake in Headstone in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Headstone? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. The cost per head usually 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.
Why book our van in Headstone
- Classic food your guests already know
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Bookings across Greater London, including Headstone
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See how we price or the cost guide.
Common questions in Headstone
Can you serve after a service at Hatch End Free Church?
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.
Which station is closest to Headstone?
Headstone has its own station: Headstone Lane station.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that’s common.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Headstone.
- 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