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Funeral and Wake Catering for New Southgate events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in New Southgate.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Planning an event in New Southgate?
How our funeral and wake catering works in New Southgate
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. On the menu are pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and gatherings after scattering ashes.
For a wake in New Southgate, a hall or club with a car park is frequently simplest. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- New Southgate (N11, N10, N14)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Wakes in New Southgate: venues and practical details
New Southgate is about 2 miles north-east of Finchley, in Greater London. For wakes in New Southgate, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from New Southgate to London (about 8 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, New Southgate station is in New Southgate itself. With the A1003 and A1110 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach New Southgate.
Wakes anywhere in N11, N10 and N14 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Whether your wake is on High Road, Orion Road and Atlas Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. With the A1003 and A1110 close by, New Southgate is easy for us to reach for your wake. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Friern Barnet (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile east), Bounds Green (1 mile south-east), Brunswick Park (1 mile north) and Southgate (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Southgate (1.3 miles east) and Broomfield House Museum (1.1 miles east). Within reach you will find Barfield Allotments Nature Park and Highgate Hill.
- Local schools include Ming-Ai (0.5 miles south-east) and Friern Barnet School (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Ranelagh pub (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.8 miles west)
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Build in time for delays
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Plan for a few extra people
We park quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Also near New Southgate
Other occasions in New Southgate
Common questions in New Southgate
We’re gathering after a service at St Paul's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to New Southgate?
New Southgate station, in New Southgate itself.
Is short notice a problem?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that is common.
Why choose a fish and chip van in New Southgate?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Food your guests will love
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.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
New Southgate 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Perfect for your wake in New Southgate
It can be a fitting tribute.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A wake at the family home
- Small family memorials
Local halls and clubs near New Southgate can host a wake if home is too small.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Late-December sunset in New Southgate is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
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.
Related guides
- 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