Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Burcott, Buckinghamshire
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Burcott and the surrounding area.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A tribute meal
Book the van in Burcott
Funeral and wake catering in Burcott, fried fresh
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. For wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and small family memorials, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
For a wake near Burcott, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Burcott (HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Events in Burcott and across Buckinghamshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Burcott?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Celebrations of life
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- A wake at the family home
For a service at a church like Church of St James, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What the price includes, item by item
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Where the van can park in Burcott
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Arranging a wake in Burcott
Burcott is about 2 miles north-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Wakes in Burcott are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Burcott is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Burcott to Milton Keynes (14 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Aylesbury station, about 1.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Burcott, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in HP22, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Burcott Lane and Marshalls Lea or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Bierton (1 mile north-west), Broughton (1 mile south-east), Broughton Crossing (1 mile south-west), Turnfurlong (2 miles south-west) and Bedgrove (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (11 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (8 miles south) and Haydon Hill (3 miles west).
A little further out are Tindal Centre (1.1 miles west) and Friars Square (1.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Burcott include Haddington Hill.
- Local schools include Stocklake Park Community School (1.3 miles south-west) and Aylesbury Grammar School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bell pub (under half a mile north)
More for events in Burcott
FAQs for Burcott
Do you come out to small places like Burcott?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Burcott from London?
About 37 miles from central London.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Burcott; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Burcott? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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