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Funeral and Wake Catering in Buckinghamshire

Funeral and wake catering in all 263 towns and villages of Buckinghamshire, with fish and chips cooked on the day, at the time you choose.

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Where we cater in Buckinghamshire

A fish and chip van for wakes and gatherings after a funeral. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or ask us for a quote.

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What else we do in Buckinghamshire

Postcode areas we cover

About funeral and wake catering in Buckinghamshire

Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. Typical bookings include scattering of ashes gatherings and memorial gatherings, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.

Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside.

You share your date, numbers and address.
We check the route in and send a price.
We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.

What you’ll pay

The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.

What you get with us

Hot food handed straight over
Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Events across Buckinghamshire
Fried fresh, not kept warm

How to get a price

We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.

What’s near Aylesbury

We park up for events around Buckinghamshire UTC, Stocklake Park Community School and The Derby Arms Public House and the streets around them. Nearby too are Bearbrook Combined School (0.5 miles west) and Church of St Mary (under half a mile north). Aylesbury has its own railway station: Aylesbury station. Nearby you’ll also find Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (less than half a mile east) and Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital (within half a mile north). Green spaces within easy reach include Coombe Hill.

Wake catering across Buckinghamshire

In Buckinghamshire’s villages, the hall is frequently where people gather after a funeral; in Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Chesham, it may be a club or venue. Tell us where and we will check parking. Parts of Buckinghamshire are within a few miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, so check venue rules on vehicles for countryside events.

Aylesbury: Aylesbury is on or near the A41 and A413, handy for relatives driving in. If relatives are coming by rail, there is a station right in Aylesbury: Aylesbury station. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Aylesbury; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.

Why a fish and chip van works

For some families, it was a favourite meal.

Here are some of the occasions we serve around Buckinghamshire:

Wakes at home
Life celebrations
Family meals after the service
Gatherings at a village hall or club

A chip van compared with other options

Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict.

Questions to ask before you book

Whether there is a minimum
What happens if plans change
How many hours the van serves
How late numbers can change

Working with your venue

For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.

If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.

Prices and what affects them

Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:

The number of meals
The menu and how many choices
The date and time of year
How long we serve

Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.

Details that help

For a quote, it helps to have:

Dietary needs, with numbers
Expected numbers
The date and when you’d like to eat
The venue or postcode

Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Buckinghamshire? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.

Diets, allergies and planning

We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:

Arrange tea and coffee separately
Plan for a few extra people
Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Plan seating for older guests

Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.

Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.

Buckinghamshire questions

Do we need to provide equipment?

Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.

Which areas do you serve?

We cover London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. Find your area.

Do we need to provide anything?

Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we will confirm what we need.

Is short notice a problem?

Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you straight away whether we are available.

Is grass a problem?

It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.

How long will the queue be?

Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.

How long are you on site?

That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.