Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Botley, Buckinghamshire
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Botley? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Funeral and wake catering for Botley events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Botley
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and gravy, and we are frequently booked for scattering of ashes gatherings and a favourite meal in someone’s memory.
In a small place like Botley, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Botley (HP5)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, so we time it to your schedule. In Botley, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Questions from Botley
Is Botley too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Botley from London?
About 25 miles from central London.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
Can you come to the house?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
Wakes in Botley: venues and practical details
Botley is about 1 mile east of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Botley. Botley is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Botley to Milton Keynes (24 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Amersham station, about 2.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Botley is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in HP5, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake at a home on Botley Road, Broomstick Lane and Goose Acre, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Tyler's Hill (1 mile south), Ley Hill (1 mile east), Lye Green (1 mile north), Orchard Leigh (1 mile north) and Ashley Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Marlow (13 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (8 miles south-west) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Amersham Hospital (3.7 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Botley includes Sands Bank.
- Local schools include Chesham Grammar School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (less than half a mile east)
Places near Botley
Other occasions in Botley
Occasions we serve in Botley
It can be a fitting tribute.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Botley, people book us for occasions like:
- A tribute meal
- Village hall wakes
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial gatherings
For a service at a church like St George's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
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 fill in our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Botley?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across Buckinghamshire, including Botley
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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