Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Chesham Bois, Buckinghamshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Chesham Bois and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
A chip van near Chesham Bois
How our funeral and wake catering works in Chesham Bois
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for memorial events and anniversaries and small family memorials.
In Chesham Bois, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Where
- Chesham Bois (HP6, HP5)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Chesham Bois
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Leonard?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Chesham Bois?
The closest is Amersham station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
How quickly can you come?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will tell you right away whether we are available.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Wake catering near Chesham Bois
Chesham Bois is about 1 mile north of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. For wakes in Chesham Bois, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Chesham Bois to Reading (23 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Amersham station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre. Chesham Bois is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the HP6 and HP5 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Bois Lane, Green Lane and North Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Amersham (1 mile south), Amersham on the Hill (1 mile south), Waterside (1 mile north), Hyde Heath (2 miles west) and Woodrow (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south-west), Marlow (11 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles south), Chalfont St Peter (6 miles south) and Elmhurst (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Amersham Fair Organ Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Amersham Hospital (1.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Sands Bank.
- Nearby schools include Dr Challoner's Grammar School (0.6 miles south) and Home Tuition Service (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Boot and Slipper pub (under half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. Sunset in Chesham Bois is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Chesham Bois? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Make sure older relatives can sit
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Chesham Bois
What else we do in Chesham Bois
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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