Milton Keynes · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Chicheley
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Chicheley.
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembrance gatherings
A chip van near Chicheley
About our funeral and wake catering in Chicheley
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. On the menu are gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for village hall wakes and small family memorials.
For a wake near Chicheley, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Chicheley (MK16)
- Region
- Milton Keynes
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Wake catering near Chicheley
Chicheley is about 2 miles north-east of Newport Pagnell, in Milton Keynes. Tell us where your wake in Chicheley will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve all 73 towns and villages in Milton Keynes. We serve events right across the region, from Chicheley to Milton Keynes (6 miles away).
Anywhere in MK16, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wake on streets such as Newport Road, Bedlam Lane and Hall Lane, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to wakes in Astwood (3 miles east), Clifton Reynes (3 miles north), Cold Brayfield (4 miles north-east) and Lavendon (5 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Milton Keynes (6 miles south-west), Bletchley (8 miles south), Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (8 miles south), Furzton (8 miles south-west), Whitehouse (7 miles south-west) and Middleton (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Milton Keynes University Hospital (5.8 miles south) and Newport Pagnell Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Little Linford Wood and Tongwell Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chester Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
Events we cater in Chicheley
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Lawrence, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Chicheley hosts choose us
- We cover Chicheley and the whole of Milton Keynes
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Chicheley
Is Chicheley close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Lawrence?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
What if we do not know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Chicheley.
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In Chicheley, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:50pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Chicheley? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Build in time for delays
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask the venue about the van
We start when you give the word.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Chicheley
Other occasions in Chicheley
For event organisers in Chicheley
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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