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Funeral and wake catering in North Finchley, Greater London

Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in North Finchley and the surrounding area.

Gatherings at a village hall or club
Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Scattering of ashes gatherings

Fresh fish and chips in North Finchley

About our funeral and wake catering in North Finchley

Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater memorial events and anniversaries and family gatherings after a burial or cremation.

In North Finchley, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.

Fish and chips with peas next to a cup of tea

Where: North Finchley (N12, N20, N11)
Region: Greater London
Menu: Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
Sides: Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
Price: Quoted for your event
Page updated: 24 October 2026

Wakes in North Finchley: venues and practical details

North Finchley is about 1 mile north of Finchley, in Greater London. Anywhere in N12, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from North Finchley to London (9 miles away).

A club or hall near North Finchley gives space for everyone and parking for the van. Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is New Southgate station, about 1.4 miles east.

For wakes in N12, N20 and N11, we just need to know where the van can park. We can serve a wake on streets such as High Road, Lodge Lane and Percy Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. You will find North Finchley on the A1000, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Woodside Park (1 mile west), Oakleigh Park (1 mile north), Whetstone (1 mile north), Friern Barnet (1 mile east) and Finchley (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (8 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).

Other landmarks nearby include Grand Arcade (within half a mile south) and Finchley Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Darland's Lake and Glebelands Local Nature Reserve.

Schools near North Finchley include St Michael's Catholic Grammar School (under half a mile south-west) and Woodhouse College (0.5 miles south-east)
Local pubs include The Bohemia pub (within half a mile south-west)
Parks and local facilities nearby include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (0.5 miles west) and Municipal Borough of Finchley (1.2 miles south)

Map of North Finchley © OpenStreetMap contributors

Planning for dietary needs

A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:

Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Keep the serving time flexible
Mention allergies you know about

A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.

A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.

Space, access and the venue

Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:

A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
A route in without tight gates or low branches
Somewhere close to where people will eat

As a London location, North Finchley is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.

If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.

What we serve

Sausage and chips
Mushy peas
Cod and chips
Pie and chips
Haddock and chips
Gravy

View our menu

About the food

Sausage and chips

For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.

Mushy peas

Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.

Perfect for your wake in North Finchley

It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.

In North Finchley and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:

Life celebrations
Anniversary memorials
Wakes at home
Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space

Families holding a service at St. Barnabas Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.

What to look for in a quote

The service time, and the cost of running over
Any minimum charge
What the van needs: space, access, power
The deposit and payment dates

15 questions to ask before you book

A chip van compared with other options

A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.

Why North Finchley hosts choose us

Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Served hot, straight from the hatch
Bookings across Greater London, including North Finchley
No kitchen needed

See our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.

DIY versus a fish and chip van

DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.

Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.

Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in North Finchley

Is parking a problem for the van in North Finchley?

London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.

Can the van park in Friary Park?

Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.

How much is fish and chip van hire?

Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.

Is everything cooked fresh?

It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.

How fast is service?

It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.

What if the weather’s bad?

We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.

Do you take everything away?

We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.

Can the van park on the street?

It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.

Prices and what affects them

These are the factors that matter most:

Travel, tolls and road charges
Numbers
Parking and the way in
Whether a minimum applies

A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.

What we need to know

To speed things up, tell us:

Anything awkward about the way in
Where the event is
Your date and serving time
Where you’d like the van to go

We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.

How the day works

The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. Summer evenings in North Finchley stay light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.

Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
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.

Preparing for the day

Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Make sure the van can get in
Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day

Ask for a quote

The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.