Buckinghamshire · England

Funeral and wake catering in Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire

From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Aston Clinton.

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How it works

Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In summer, a wake in Aston Clinton has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.

First, tell us about your wake.
You get an availability check and a clear quote.
Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
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.

How to prepare

Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Let us know the serving time
Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day

Ask for a quote

We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.

Tell us about your event

Planning help

Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Aston Clinton

We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we are often booked for scattering of ashes gatherings and wakes at home.

Around Aston Clinton, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.

Battered fish and chips served on a plate

Area: Aston Clinton (HP22)
Region: Buckinghamshire
From the fryer: Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
On the side: Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
Quotes: Quoted for your event
Page updated: 24 October 2026

Cannot we just order from the chip shop?

Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.

For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.

What a fish and chip van costs

Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:

The length of service
The minimum booking
The day of the week
Numbers

Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.

What we need to know

To check availability and price, we need:

Dietary needs, with numbers
Where the van would park
How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Where the event is

Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.

A chip van compared with other options

Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.

Why us?

Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Nothing for you to cook or clear
Everything cooked to order at your event
Classic food your guests already know

Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.

For planners, venues and organisers

Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.

Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.

About the food

Sausage and chips

Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.

Gravy

In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.

Common questions in Aston Clinton

How far is Aston Clinton from London?

About 34 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.

What’s the nearest station to Aston Clinton?

Stoke Mandeville station, about 2.7 miles west of the centre.

How much space do you need?

Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.

Is the fish gluten-free?

No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.

Can you park on the road outside?

That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.

Can the van park on grass?

Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.

What’s on the menu?

Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.

Do you cover Aston Clinton?

Yes, we do. Aston Clinton is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.

Aston Clinton: halls, homes and travel

Aston Clinton is about 4 miles east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Around Aston Clinton, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 16 miles away.

Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Stoke Mandeville station, about 2.7 miles west. Aston Clinton is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.

We take the van to wakes all over HP22. Streets in the area include London Road, Putnams Drive and Archive Close, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover wakes in Buckland (1 mile east), Bedgrove (2 miles west) and Broughton (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (4 miles west), High Wycombe (12 miles south), Chesham (8 miles south-east), Amersham (10 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (14 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (15 miles south-east).

A little further out are Trenchard Museum (1.7 miles south) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.2 miles west). The countryside around Aston Clinton includes Haddington Hill and Dancersend.

Nearby schools include John Colet School (2.5 miles south)
Pubs nearby include The Rothschild Arms (0.5 miles west)

Space, access and the venue

No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:

Access wide and high enough for the van
A lit spot if service runs after dark
The site’s agreement to a catering van

If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.

From the hatch

Sausage and chips
Mushy peas
Gravy
Pie and chips
Cod and chips
Haddock and chips

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Diets, allergies and planning

A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:

Allow a little extra
Name a contact for the day who is not close family
Funeral directors can help with numbers
Check the hall or venue allows a catering van

Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.

A table of photos helps people talk.