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Funeral and Wake Catering for Dollis Hill events
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 Dollis Hill.
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
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About our funeral and wake catering in Dollis Hill
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at venues and scattering of ashes gatherings, serving haddock and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
In Dollis Hill, a hall with parking is frequently the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Dollis Hill (NW2, NW10, NW9)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Dollis Hill
Dollis Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Neasden, in Greater London. For wakes in Dollis Hill, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Dollis Hill may suit. If relatives are coming by rail, there is a station right in Dollis Hill: Brent Cross West station.
This part of Greater London takes in NW2, NW10 and NW9, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Brook Road, Lane Close and Crest Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Dollis Hill, we also cover Staples Corner (1 mile north-east), Neasden (1 mile south-west), Cricklewood (1 mile south-east), Willesden (1 mile south) and Brent Cross (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south-east), Marylebone (5 miles south-east), Kensington (5 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Brent Museum and Archives (1.2 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (1.7 miles north). Open spaces near Dollis Hill include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Nearby schools include Menorah High School for Girls (less than half a mile south-west) and Woodfield School (1 mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (1 mile south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Let us know of any allergies
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Should I sort the food myself?
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- We cover Dollis Hill and the whole of Greater London
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. In summer, a wake in Dollis Hill has light until about 9:20pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Events we cater in Dollis Hill
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
These are some of the bookings we take in Dollis Hill and Greater London:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after the committal
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Michael, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
Common questions in Dollis Hill
What about parking in Dollis Hill?
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 Dollis Hill?
Brent Cross West station, in Dollis Hill itself.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
- 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