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Funeral and wake catering in Old Oak Common, Greater London
Funeral and wake catering in Old Oak Common: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
A chip van near Old Oak Common
About our funeral and wake catering in Old Oak Common
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we’re frequently booked for wakes at church halls and clubs and memorial events and anniversaries.
Wakes in Old Oak Common are frequently at home, a church hall or a pub with a yard. In London, the van needs off-road parking or a legal space nearby, which we can help you think through. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Old Oak Common (NW10, W3, NW26)
- Region
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Allow for the service running over
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Food your guests will love
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Questions from Old Oak Common
What about parking in Old Oak Common?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Which station is closest to Old Oak Common?
Old Oak Common has its own station: Willesden Junction station.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Nearby places to Old Oak Common
What else we do in Old Oak Common
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. The cost per head normally 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.
Why Old Oak Common hosts choose us
- We cover Old Oak Common and the whole of Greater London
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Where the van can park in Old Oak Common
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Old Oak Common is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Wake catering near Old Oak Common
Old Oak Common is about 1 mile south of Harlesden, in Greater London. Whether your wake is in the middle of Old Oak Common or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of Eritrean Orthodox Brent frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. For family travelling by train, Old Oak Common has its own station, Willesden Junction station.
For wakes in NW10, W3 and NW26, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include Atlas Road, Tubbs Road and Waldo Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Old Oak Common, we also cover College Park (1 mile north-east), Harlesden (1 mile north), Kensal Green (1 mile east), Park Royal (1 mile west) and North Kensington (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (4 miles east), Kensington (3 miles south-east), St Pancras (6 miles east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Middlesex (1.4 miles north-west) and Westfield London (1.7 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Hanger Hill Wood and Campden Hill.
- Schools near Old Oak Common include St Claudine's Catholic School for Girls (0.8 miles north) and Star Chamber Academy (1.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Green Man Public House (0.7 miles north)
- Other local spots include Library for Iranian Studies (1.8 miles south-west)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Old Oak Common?
It takes one job off a very long list.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after the committal
A club or hall near Old Oak Common gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In Old Oak Common, it’s 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.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
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.
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