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Funeral and Wake Catering in The Hyde
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in The Hyde.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A tribute meal
- Anniversary memorials
A chip van near The Hyde
Funeral and wake catering in The Hyde, fried fresh
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. We are frequently asked to cater small family memorials and anniversary memorials, with sausage and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
For a wake in The Hyde, a hall or club with a car park is often simplest. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- The Hyde (NW9, NW4)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Let us know of any allergies
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Remember the journey from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In summer, a wake in The Hyde has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in The Hyde?
It works for everyone.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in The Hyde and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Small family memorials
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
After a service at St Matthias the Apostle church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Whether there is a minimum
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
The Hyde: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at St Matthias the Apostle 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.
Could you trade in West Hendon Playing Fields?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you come to The Hyde?
We do. We serve events in The Hyde and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
What affects the price in The Hyde
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
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’ll come back with availability and a quote.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in The Hyde. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- We cover The Hyde and the whole of Greater London
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Wake catering near The Hyde
The Hyde is about 2 miles north of Neasden, in Greater London. For wakes in The Hyde, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around The Hyde. The Hyde is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
The Hyde is on or near the A5, handy for relatives driving in. Local halls and clubs near The Hyde can host a wake if home is too small, with the van in the car park.
We cover wakes in every part of the NW9 and NW4 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a wake at a home on Alpini Road, Catkin Road and Garrick Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A5, The Hyde is easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in West Hendon (1 mile north), Colindale (1 mile north), The Burroughs (1 mile north-east), Hendon (1 mile east) and Staples Corner (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.1 miles east) and Church Farmhouse Museum (1.1 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near The Hyde include Woodfield School (0.8 miles south) and Brampton College (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Moon Under Water pub (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Hendon (0.9 miles north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Nearby places to The Hyde
What else we do in The Hyde
- 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