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Funeral and wake catering in Southgate, Greater London
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Southgate.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at venues
Funeral and wake catering for Southgate events
After a funeral in Southgate
Southgate is about 3 miles south-east of Barnet, in Greater London. We cover Southgate as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Southgate is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that New Southgate station, about 1 mile south-west, is the nearest station. Families holding a service at Christ Church Southgate Parish Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
We serve wakes across the N14, N11, N21 and N13 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on High Street, Station Road and Blagden's Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. With the A111 and A1004 close by, Southgate is simple for us to get to with the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Osidge (1 mile north-west), Brunswick Park (1 mile west), Arnos Grove (1 mile south), New Southgate (1 mile south) and Oakwood (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (8 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Southgate (1.3 miles south-east) and Grand Arcade (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Highgate Hill and Barfield Allotments Nature Park.
- Local schools include Ashmole Academy (less than half a mile north) and Salcombe School (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The New Crown pub (under half a mile north)
About our funeral and wake catering in Southgate
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings at home after a funeral and anniversary memorials.
In Southgate, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely, which we can help you think through. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Southgate (N14, N11, N21, N13)
- Region
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Southgate
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Common questions in Southgate
What’s the nearest station to Southgate?
The closest is New Southgate station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can the van park in Grovelands Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Southgate.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
As a London location, Southgate is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Southgate
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
The process
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In Southgate, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
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. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Allow for the service running over
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Southgate and across Greater London
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your wake in Southgate
It can be a fitting tribute.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Southgate:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after the committal
Relatives driving in can use the A111 and A1004 to reach Southgate.
What to look for in a quote
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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 will work through them with you.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
- 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