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Funeral and wake catering in Totteridge, Greater London
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Totteridge.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Totteridge
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Typical bookings include wakes at home and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, with cod and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
In Totteridge, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Totteridge (N20, EN5)
- County
- Greater London
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Any minimum charge
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Working with your venue
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’ll work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Common questions in Totteridge
What about parking in Totteridge?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
What’s the nearest station to Totteridge?
Oakleigh Park station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask the venue about the van
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before booking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Totteridge
What else we do in Totteridge
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Totteridge?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Totteridge, people book us for occasions like:
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Life celebrations
Families holding a service at St Andrew's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there is a minimum
- How many hours the van serves
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Wake catering near Totteridge
Totteridge is about 1 mile south-west of Barnet, in Greater London. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Totteridge. Totteridge is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 10 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Totteridge can host a wake if home is too small. For family travelling by train, Oakleigh Park station, about 1.5 miles east, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in N20 and EN5, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake at a home on Barnet Lane, Grange Avenue and Chestnut Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Hadley (1 mile north), High Barnet (1 mile north), Arkley (2 miles north-west), Mill Hill (2 miles south-west) and Rowley Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (8 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Barnet General Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Totteridge Green and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Totteridge include St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School (under half a mile south) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (1.2 miles north)
- Other local spots include Barnet Urban District (1 mile north)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In summer, a wake in Totteridge has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
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 check the date and send a price.
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