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Funeral and wake catering in Temple Fortune, Greater London
Funeral and wake catering in Temple Fortune: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Planning an event in Temple Fortune?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Temple Fortune
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater village hall wakes and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
In Temple Fortune, 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, 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.
- Location
- Temple Fortune (NW11, NW4, N3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Wakes in Temple Fortune: venues and practical details
Temple Fortune is about 1 mile south-west of Finchley, in Greater London. Wherever your wake is in the NW11 area, we can bring the van to you. Temple Fortune is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Temple Fortune to London (7 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Brent Cross West station, about 1.5 miles south-west. If the funeral is at a church such as Saint Mary and Archangel Michael Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wakes anywhere in NW11, NW4 and N3 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wake at a home on Hoop Lane, Bridge Lane and Limes Avenue or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Being close to the A598, Temple Fortune is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Temple Fortune, we also cover Golders Green (1 mile south), Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile east), East Finchley (1 mile north-east), North End (1 mile south-east) and Childs Hill (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west) and Highgate Private Hospital (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Henrietta Barnett School (less than half a mile east) and The King Alfred School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Hendon (1.4 miles west)
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
The cost per head generally 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.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Temple Fortune questions
Can the van park in Princes Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve after a service at Saint Mary and Archangel Michael Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Plan seating for older guests
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Temple Fortune 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 picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Events we cater in Temple Fortune
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after the service
With the A598 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Temple Fortune.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
Towns and villages near Temple Fortune
Other occasions in Temple Fortune
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake in Temple Fortune. A wake in Temple Fortune in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Temple Fortune? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
- 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