Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Aston Abbotts events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Aston Abbotts.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
Planning an event in Aston Abbotts?
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Funeral and wake catering in Aston Abbotts, fried fresh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We’re frequently asked to cater family gatherings after a burial or cremation and life celebrations, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
Near Aston Abbotts, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Aston Abbotts (HP22)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
Send us the date, the address or HP22 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Where the van can park in Aston Abbotts
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Other occasions in Aston Abbotts
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Wake catering near Aston Abbotts
Aston Abbotts is about 4 miles north-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. People in Aston Abbotts book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Aston Abbotts is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Aston Abbotts to Milton Keynes (11 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St James, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Aston Abbotts; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in HP22, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From The Green, Ross Road and Chapmans Lea or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Rowsham (1 mile south), Wingrave (1 mile south-east), Bierton (3 miles south) and Burcott (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (4 miles south-west), Chesham (13 miles south-east), Buckingham (13 miles north-west), Amersham (15 miles south-east), Elmhurst (4 miles south-west) and Southcourt (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bolbec Castle (3 miles west) and Tindal Centre (3.7 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include The Cottesloe School (2.5 miles north-east)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Aston Abbotts?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
These are some of the bookings we take around Aston Abbotts:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
If relatives are coming by rail, Aylesbury station is about 4.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there’s a minimum
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether travel is included
Why choose a fish and chip van in Aston Abbotts?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why Aston Abbotts hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A clear quote before booking
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Aston Abbotts
Can the van go to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Aston Abbotts?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to Aston Abbotts?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Aston Abbotts. To check your date, use our quote form.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. Find your area.
The process
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In summer, a wake in Aston Abbotts has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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