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Funeral and wake catering in Oakwood, Greater London
Funeral and wake catering in Oakwood: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Memorial gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
A chip van near Oakwood
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Funeral and wake catering in Oakwood, fried fresh
Services frequently run over, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Popular choices include mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings at home after a funeral and celebrations of life.
In Oakwood, a hall with parking is often the easiest option, though home can work with a drive. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Oakwood (N14, N21, EN2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
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.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Places near Oakwood
Other occasions in Oakwood
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Oakwood and across Greater London
- Classic food your guests already know
- A clear quote before you book
Common questions in Oakwood
Can you serve after a service at St Thomas's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is parking a problem for the van in Oakwood?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We will plan around it.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
Do you cover Oakwood?
We do. Oakwood is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Where the van can park in Oakwood
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Oakwood 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 will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in Oakwood
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- The number of meals
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Oakwood?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Oakwood and Greater London:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Remembrance gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
Relatives arriving by train should know that Winchmore Hill station, about 1.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Arranging a wake in Oakwood
Oakwood is about 2 miles west of Enfield, in Greater London. Give us the address of your wake in Oakwood, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Oakwood is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Oakwood to London (10 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St Thomas's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Oakwood may suit, with the van in the car park.
Wakes anywhere in N14, N21 and EN2 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean a wake at a home on Ivy Road, Green Road and Chase Road, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Oakwood, we also cover World's End (1 mile east), Osidge (1 mile south-west), Southgate (1 mile south), Grange Park (1 mile east) and East Barnet (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as London (10 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south).
Nearby you will also find East Barnet Urban District (1.4 miles west) and Chase Farm Hospital (1.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Oakwood include Oakleigh Park Rail Cutting and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Southgate School (0.6 miles north-west) and Southgate School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The New Crown pub (0.7 miles south)
How it works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we are hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. In summer, a wake in Oakwood has light until about 9:20pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- 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