Greater London · England
Funeral and wake catering in Swiss Cottage, Greater London
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Swiss Cottage and nearby, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Funeral and wake catering in Swiss Cottage
Funeral and wake catering in Swiss Cottage, cooked to order
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. On the menu are mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for life celebrations and pub wakes.
Wakes in Swiss Cottage are often at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby, which we can help you think through. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Swiss Cottage (NW3, NW8, NW6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Swiss Cottage
Is parking a problem for the van in Swiss Cottage?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll plan around it.
Could you trade in Primrose Hill?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Greater London. Find your area.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
After a funeral in Swiss Cottage
Swiss Cottage is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. Bookings in Swiss Cottage come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London.
For family travelling by train, South Hampstead station serves Swiss Cottage directly. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Swiss Cottage may suit.
Wherever your wake is in NW3, NW8 and NW6, we can fry fresh for your guests. From Avenue Road, Acacia Road and Harben Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve wakes in South Hampstead (1 mile north), St John's Wood (1 mile south), Haverstock (1 mile east), Belsize Park (1 mile east) and Primrose Hill (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
A little further out are Isokon Gallery (0.8 miles north-east) and Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
- Local schools include Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and St. Mary's Town and Country School (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include Cafe Med pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (0.7 miles north-east) and Cecil Sharp House (1.1 miles east)
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Swiss Cottage?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Swiss Cottage
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Also near Swiss Cottage
Also in Swiss Cottage
Events we cater in Swiss Cottage
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Swiss Cottage and Greater London:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at home
After a service at Church of All Souls, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any minimum charge
Where the van can park in Swiss Cottage
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Lighting nearby for evening events
As a London location, Swiss Cottage is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Ask the venue about the van
We park quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
How the day works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In winter, it’s dark in Swiss Cottage by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
- 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