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Funeral and wake catering in The Burroughs, Greater London
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in The Burroughs? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family meals after the service
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering in The Burroughs
Wakes in The Burroughs: venues and practical details
The Burroughs is about 2 miles south-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. The Burroughs is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. The Burroughs is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from The Burroughs to London (about 8 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Relatives driving in can use the A41 to reach The Burroughs.
We serve wakes across NW4, NW9 and NW11. Local streets include Bell Lane, Eaton Road and Lodge Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Being close to the A41, The Burroughs is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Hendon (1 mile south-east), Colindale (1 mile west), Brent Cross (1 mile south-east), West Hendon (1 mile south-west) and The Hyde (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St Andrew's Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (under half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include Brampton College (under half a mile east) and Kisharon College (less than half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Claddagh Ring pub (within half a mile north-east)
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in The Burroughs
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and we are often booked for family meals after the service and a favourite meal in someone’s memory.
In The Burroughs, 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. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- The Burroughs (NW4, NW9, NW11)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in The Burroughs
It is one less thing to organise.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in The Burroughs and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- A wake at the family home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at venues
- Anniversary memorials
For family travelling by train, Hendon station is about 0.8 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In winter, it’s dark in The Burroughs by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- 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
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Greater London, including The Burroughs
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A quote that spells everything out
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow a little extra
- Let us know of any allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in The Burroughs
Is parking a problem for the van in The Burroughs?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We’ll work around it.
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary's Church: can you come?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Confirmation that the van can park there
The Burroughs is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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