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Funeral and Wake Catering in Amersham on the Hill
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Amersham on the Hill.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Memorial events and anniversaries
A chip van near Amersham on the Hill
Funeral and wake catering in Amersham on the Hill, fried fresh
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater a favourite meal in someone’s memory and a wake at the family home.
In Amersham on the Hill, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Amersham on the Hill (HP6, HP7, HP8)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How the day works
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. Late-December sunset in Amersham on the Hill is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for 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, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
Towns and villages near Amersham on the Hill
Other occasions in Amersham on the Hill
For event organisers in Amersham on the Hill
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
After a funeral in Amersham on the Hill
Amersham on the Hill is about 1 mile west of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your wake is in the HP6 area, we can bring the van to you. Amersham on the Hill is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 22 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as St. Michael and All Angels, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. With the A416 and A4154 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Amersham on the Hill. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Amersham on the Hill, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over HP6, HP7 and HP8 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Avenue, Hyrons Lane and Station Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Amersham on the Hill is on the A416 and A4154, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Amersham (1 mile east), Chesham Bois (1 mile north), Waterside (2 miles north), Coleshill (2 miles south-west) and Woodrow (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south-west), Chesham (3 miles north), Marlow (10 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (5 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Great Missenden (3.7 miles north-west) and Amersham Fair Organ Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Sands Bank.
- Local schools include Home Tuition Service (within half a mile east) and Woodside Junior School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Boot and Slipper pub (less than half a mile north)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Allow a little extra
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Amersham on the Hill: your questions answered
Is Amersham on the Hill close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Amersham on the Hill?
Amersham on the Hill has its own station: Amersham station.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We will tell you straight away whether we are available.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Amersham on the Hill?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Pub wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Amersham on the Hill has its own station, Amersham station.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
- Any minimum charge
- When payment is due
- 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