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Funeral and wake catering in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Funeral and wake catering in Aylesbury: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Aylesbury
About our funeral and wake catering in Aylesbury
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. For wakes at church halls and clubs and scattering of ashes gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Wakes in Aylesbury can be at home or at a local hall or club. We need a level spot close by. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Aylesbury (HP21, HP19, HP20, HP18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Allow for the service running over
- Ask the venue about the van
We start when you give the word.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Aylesbury is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for 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. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Aylesbury
What’s the nearest station to Aylesbury?
Aylesbury has its own station: Aylesbury station.
Do you come 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.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that is common.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Aylesbury hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Also near Aylesbury
Also in Aylesbury
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Aylesbury
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
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.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Aylesbury?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Celebrations of life
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Aylesbury: halls, homes and travel
Aylesbury is about 38 miles north-west of London, in Buckinghamshire. For wakes in Aylesbury, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Aylesbury is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 15 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Aylesbury has its own station, Aylesbury station. Relatives driving in can use the A41 and A413 to reach Aylesbury. Aylesbury is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP21, HP19, HP20 and HP18. Streets in the area include Market Street, Market Square and High Street, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Being close to the A41 and A413, Aylesbury is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Aylesbury we cover include California (1 mile south), Queens Park (1 mile east), New Zealand (1 mile north), Walton (1 mile south-east) and Elmhurst (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (13 miles south), Chesham (11 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (6 miles south) and Haddenham (6 miles south-west). Aylesbury is one of the larger places we cover in Buckinghamshire, with plenty of venues for wakes.
A little further out are Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (within half a mile east) and Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital (within half a mile north). Open spaces near Aylesbury include Coombe Hill.
- Local schools include Bearbrook Combined School (0.5 miles west) and Stocklake Park Community School (0.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Derby Arms Public House (less than half a mile north)
What affects the price in Aylesbury
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
- 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