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Funeral and wake catering in East Claydon, Buckinghamshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across East Claydon and Buckinghamshire, cooking to order on site.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
Planning an event in East Claydon?
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in East Claydon
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings after the committal and memorial events and anniversaries.
Near East Claydon, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- East Claydon (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near East Claydon
Also in East Claydon
Perfect for your wake in East Claydon
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- A tribute meal
- Pub wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Village hall wakes
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Arranging a wake in East Claydon
East Claydon is about 6 miles south-east of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. East Claydon is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from East Claydon to Milton Keynes (10 miles away).
Wherever your wake is in MK18, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Sandhill Road, Hinton Close and Briary Court; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside East Claydon, we cover Botolph Claydon (1 mile south), Middle Claydon (1 mile west), Steeple Claydon (2 miles west), Adstock (3 miles north) and Padbury (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Aylesbury (9 miles south-east), Buckingham (6 miles north-west), Elmhurst (9 miles south-east), Southcourt (10 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (14 miles south) and Haydon Hill (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Buckingham Community Hospital (5.9 miles north-west) and Bolbec Castle (4.9 miles south-east). The countryside around East Claydon includes Calvert Jubilee.
- Local schools include Sir Thomas Fremantle School (2.4 miles north-east)
What happens on the day
On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. In winter, it is dark in East Claydon by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in East Claydon
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in East Claydon?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Events in East Claydon and across Buckinghamshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Planners, venues and businesses
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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
East Claydon: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is East Claydon close to London?
About 46 miles from central London.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
- 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