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Funeral and Wake Catering in Staples Corner
Funeral and wake catering in Staples Corner: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- A tribute meal
- Small family memorials
- Celebrations of life
Funeral and wake catering for Staples Corner events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Staples Corner
It’s an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Typical bookings include a favourite meal in someone’s memory and gatherings at a village hall or club, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In Staples Corner, a wake might be at home, a hall or a local pub. We need somewhere the van can park legally and safely, which we can help you think through. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Staples Corner (NW2, NW4, NW9)
- County
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Staples Corner hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Staples Corner and the whole of Greater London
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Towns and villages near Staples Corner
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How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. A wake in Staples Corner in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Wakes in Staples Corner: venues and practical details
Staples Corner is about 1 mile south of Hendon, in Greater London. Around Staples Corner, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
A club or hall near Staples Corner gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Brent Cross West station is in Staples Corner itself.
This part of Greater London takes in NW2, NW4 and NW9, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Park Road, Humber Road and Oxgate Lane, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Staples Corner, we also cover Brent Cross (1 mile north-east), Dollis Hill (1 mile south-west), Hendon (1 mile north), The Hyde (1 mile north-west) and West Hendon (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also take the van to London (8 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 south-east).
Nearby you will also find Brent Cross Shopping Centre (less than half a mile north-east) and St Andrew's Hospital (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Westbere Copse and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near Staples Corner include Clarion (less than half a mile east) and Woodfield School (1.1 miles west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Hendon (1.1 miles north)
Perfect for your wake in Staples Corner
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St John, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- How late numbers can change
FAQs for Staples Corner
Can the van park in Clarefield Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What about parking in Staples Corner?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will work around it.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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 will work through them with you.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
- 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