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Funeral and Wake Catering in Colindale
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Colindale? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A tribute meal
A chip van near Colindale
How our funeral and wake catering works in Colindale
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. Typical bookings include wakes at church halls and clubs and gatherings after the committal, with pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
In Colindale, a hall with parking is frequently the easiest option. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Colindale (NW9, NW4, HA8)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Colindale
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Towns and villages near Colindale
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What affects the price in Colindale
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Colindale, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Colindale
What about parking in Colindale?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll work around it.
Which station is closest to Colindale?
Hendon station, about 1 mile south-east of the centre.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Colindale?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Perfect for your wake in Colindale
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- A wake at the family home
- A tribute meal
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Colindale may suit, with the van in the car park.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In Colindale, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
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Wake catering near Colindale
Colindale is about 1 mile south-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Colindale and nearby villages. Colindale is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
With the A5150 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Colindale. For a service at a church like St Matthias the Apostle church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Anywhere in NW9, NW4 and HA8, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Cecil Road, Booth Road and Ajax Avenue, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Colindale is on the A5150, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. For wakes just outside Colindale, we cover West Hendon (1 mile south), The Hyde (1 mile south), The Burroughs (1 mile east), Hendon (1 mile south-east) and Kingsbury (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south-east), Marylebone (7 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-east) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (0.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Local schools include Saracens High School (0.5 miles north) and Kisharon College (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Moon Under Water pub (under half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Build in time for delays
- Let us know of any allergies
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Colindale 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 photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage 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