Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Akeley events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Akeley and across Buckinghamshire.
- Pub wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- A tribute meal
A chip van near Akeley
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many people, including children
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Funeral and wake catering in Akeley, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. Popular choices include pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for a wake at the family home and wakes at venues.
In a small place like Akeley, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Area
- Akeley (MK18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Akeley
Is Akeley close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Akeley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you straight away whether we are available.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Akeley?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
After a funeral in Akeley
Akeley is about 2 miles north of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. For wakes in Akeley, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Akeley. Akeley is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Akeley to Milton Keynes (9 miles away).
We serve wakes across MK18 and the streets around it. From Main Street, Church Hill and Capel Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Akeley we cover include Lamport (1 mile west), Maids Moreton (1 mile south), Leckhampstead (1 mile east) and Lillingstone Lovell (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Haydon Hill (15 miles south), Quarrendon Estate (15 miles south-east), Winslow (7 miles south-east), Watermead (15 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (7 miles south) and Wingrave (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckingham Community Hospital (2.1 miles south) and The Menagerie (2.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Pubs nearby include The Bull & Butcher pub (under half a mile north)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Plan for a few extra people
- Let us know of any allergies
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
We start when you give the word.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. A wake in Akeley in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Also near Akeley
What else we do in Akeley
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:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
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’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Events we cater in Akeley
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Pub wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary (Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- What the price includes, item by item
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- 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