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Funeral and Wake Catering in North Harrow
Funeral and wake catering in North Harrow: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
A chip van near North Harrow
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Funeral and wake catering in North Harrow, fried fresh
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. We’re frequently asked to cater family gatherings after a burial or cremation and anniversary memorials, serving gravy, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In North Harrow, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- North Harrow (HA2, HA1, HA5)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Mention allergies you know about
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
After a funeral in North Harrow
North Harrow is about 1 mile north-west of Harrow, in Greater London. For wakes in North Harrow, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. North Harrow is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Harrow-on-the-Hill station, about 1.2 miles east.
Wherever your wake is in HA2, HA1 and HA5, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a wake at a home on The Avenue, Pinner Road and Durham Road, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to wakes in Rayners Lane (1 mile south-west), Harrow (1 mile south-east), Roxbourne (1 mile south-west), Eastcote (1 mile west) and Greenhill (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (13 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south-east), Marylebone (10 miles south-east), Kensington (9 miles south-east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
A little further out are St. George's Shopping Centre (1 mile east) and Hilfield Castle (5 miles north). Within reach you will find Northala Fields and Islip Manor Meadows.
- Schools near North Harrow include Nower Hill High School (0.5 miles north) and Heathfield School (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include Rayners pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in North Harrow
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Alban: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to North Harrow?
Harrow-on-the-Hill station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you come to North Harrow?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including North Harrow. To check your date, use our quote form.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in North Harrow?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A spot near your guests
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
As a London location, North Harrow is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in North Harrow
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
The process
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. In summer, a wake in North Harrow has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Other occasions in North Harrow
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
What affects the price in North Harrow
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your guests already know
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- 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