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Funeral and wake catering in Oakthorpe Park, 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 Oakthorpe Park.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Fresh fish and chips in Oakthorpe Park
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
As a London location, Oakthorpe Park is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council parking suspension.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Funeral and wake catering in Oakthorpe Park, cooked to order
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We serve gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and remembering a loved one’s favourite food.
In Oakthorpe Park, 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.
- Location
- Oakthorpe Park (N13, N22, N11)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your wake in Oakthorpe Park
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A tribute meal
After a service at St Michael-at-Bowes, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
- Exactly what’s included in the price
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Oakthorpe Park and the whole of Greater London
- A menu almost everyone likes
How the day works
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Oakthorpe Park; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Oakthorpe Park? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- How far we travel
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Oakthorpe Park questions
Is parking a problem for the van in Oakthorpe Park?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Could you trade in Broomfield Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan to keep the queue moving.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Allow a little extra
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Build in time for delays
- Check the hall has an urn
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Wakes in Oakthorpe Park: venues and practical details
Oakthorpe Park is about 2 miles west of Edmonton, in Greater London. For wakes in Oakthorpe Park, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Oakthorpe Park to London (about 8 miles away).
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Oakthorpe Park may suit, with the van in the car park. With the A105 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Oakthorpe Park.
Wherever your wake is in N13, N22 and N11, we can bring the van to you. Whether your wake is on Wolves Lane, Park Avenue and Russell Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Oakthorpe Park is on the A105, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Palmers Green (1 mile north-west), Arnos Grove (1 mile west), Bounds Green (1 mile south-west), Bowes Park (1 mile south) and Southgate (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Southgate (less than half a mile west) and The Mall Wood Green (1.4 miles south). The countryside around Oakthorpe Park includes Darland's Lake and Highgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Michael at Bowes CofE Junior School (less than half a mile south) and St Thomas More Catholic School (0.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Alfred Herring pub (within half a mile north)
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
- 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