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Funeral and Wake Catering in Burroughs Grove
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Burroughs Grove and across Buckinghamshire.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Burroughs Grove
About our funeral and wake catering in Burroughs Grove
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. We’re often asked to cater anniversary memorials and celebrations of life, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Burroughs Grove, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Burroughs Grove (SL7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books funeral and wake catering in Burroughs Grove?
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
In Burroughs Grove and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- A tribute meal
- Celebrations of life
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Marlow station is about 1.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Sunset in Burroughs Grove is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- 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
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Arranging a wake in Burroughs Grove
Burroughs Grove is about 1 mile north of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Burroughs Grove as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Burroughs Grove is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Burroughs Grove to Reading (14 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Mary the Virgin often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Burroughs Grove; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in SL7, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include Pump Lane North and Wycombe Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover wakes in Marlow Bottom (1 mile west), Little Marlow (1 mile south-east), Marlow (1 mile south), Fern (2 miles east) and Coldmoorholme (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to High Wycombe (3 miles north), Chesham (10 miles north-east), Amersham (9 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (5 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (9 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Marlow Community Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Eden (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Warren Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Burroughs Grove include Great Marlow School (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Three Horseshoes pub (under half a mile north-west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Burroughs Grove: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Burroughs Grove from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do you come to Burroughs Grove?
We do. We serve events in Burroughs Grove and across Buckinghamshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Places near Burroughs Grove
Other occasions in Burroughs Grove
For event organisers in Burroughs Grove
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people, including children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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