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Funeral and wake catering in Vale of Health, Greater London
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Vale of Health.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Celebrations of life
- A wake at the family home
Planning an event in Vale of Health?
Funeral and wake catering in Vale of Health, fried fresh
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Typical bookings include a tribute meal and wakes at home, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
In Vale of Health, a hall with parking is often the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Vale of Health (NW3)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
Vale of Health is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: 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
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
FAQs for Vale of Health
Can the van park in Hampstead Heath?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Vale of Health?
Hampstead Heath station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you come to Vale of Health?
We do. We serve events in Vale of Health and across Greater London. Send us your date to check availability.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- Parking and the way in
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
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.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Vale of Health. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- All the chip-shop extras
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Sunset in Vale of Health is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Build in time for delays
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Vale of Health?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
In Vale of Health and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary memorials
- Village hall wakes
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after the committal
With the A502 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Vale of Health.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Places near Vale of Health
Also in Vale of Health
After a funeral in Vale of Health
Vale of Health is about 1 mile north of Greenhill, in Greater London. From the centre of Vale of Health to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Vale of Health is one of 764 places in Greater London where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Hampstead Heath station, about 0.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station. For a service at a church like Christ Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Here we cover the NW3 postcode area. Streets in the area include Well Road, Cannon Lane and Holford Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. With the A502 close by, Vale of Health is easy for us to reach. We also bring the van to wakes in North End (1 mile north-west), Greenhill (1 mile south), Hampstead (1 mile south), West Hampstead (1 mile south-west) and Childs Hill (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south), Marylebone (3 miles south), Kensington (4 miles south), St Pancras (4 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Montfichet's Tower (4.7 miles south-east) and O2 Centre (1 mile south). Open spaces near Vale of Health include Parliament Hill and Turner's Wood.
- Nearby schools include St Vedasts School For Boys (0.6 miles west) and South Hampstead High School (1.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Jack Straw's Castle pub (within half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Frognal and Fitzjohns (0.6 miles south-west)
- 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