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Funeral and Wake Catering for Drayton Beauchamp events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Drayton Beauchamp.
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Funeral and wake catering in Drayton Beauchamp
Funeral and wake catering in Drayton Beauchamp, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. We’re frequently asked to cater a tribute meal and wakes at venues, with gravy, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Near Drayton Beauchamp, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Drayton Beauchamp (HP22, HP23)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Drayton Beauchamp and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Drayton Beauchamp. Late-December sunset in Drayton Beauchamp is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Drayton Beauchamp
Is Drayton Beauchamp too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll tell you straight away whether we’re available.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Drayton Beauchamp?
It is one less thing to organise.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Drayton Beauchamp, people book us for events such as:
- Village hall wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
After a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Where the van can park in Drayton Beauchamp
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Drayton Beauchamp
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Drayton Beauchamp: halls, homes and travel
Drayton Beauchamp is in Buckinghamshire. People in Drayton Beauchamp book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 17 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Tring station, about 3 miles east, is the nearest station. Drayton Beauchamp is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP22 and HP23, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include Green Path and The Holloway; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (5 miles west), High Wycombe (12 miles south), Chesham (7 miles south-east), Amersham (9 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (13 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hawridge Court (4.9 miles south-east) and Trenchard Museum (2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Dancersend and Pavis Wood.
- Schools near Drayton Beauchamp include Tring School (1.7 miles east)
- 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