Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Elmhurst, Buckinghamshire
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Elmhurst? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at venues
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at home
Funeral and wake catering for Elmhurst events
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Elmhurst?
It suits all ages.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Elmhurst book the van for events such as:
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
With the A4157 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Elmhurst.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
About our funeral and wake catering in Elmhurst
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. Whether it is memorial events and anniversaries and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
For a wake in a place like Elmhurst, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Elmhurst (HP20, HP19, HP21)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In winter, it is dark in Elmhurst by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or HP20 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What affects the price in Elmhurst
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Whether a minimum applies
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The address or venue name
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Common questions in Elmhurst
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
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 Elmhurst close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can the wake be at home?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What happens if it rains?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask the venue about the van
- Cater for a few more than you expect
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?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Elmhurst
- Classic food your guests already know
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Elmhurst and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Nearby places to Elmhurst
Also in Elmhurst
After a funeral in Elmhurst
Elmhurst is about 1 mile north-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. For a wake in Elmhurst, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Elmhurst. We take the van to 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Elmhurst to Milton Keynes (about 15 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Aylesbury station, about 0.9 miles south. If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Elmhurst is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in HP20, HP19 and HP21 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wake at a home on Cock Lane, Vale Road and Manor Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Being close to the A4157, Elmhurst is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover wakes in New Zealand (1 mile west), Watermead (1 mile north), Aylesbury (1 mile south-west), Queens Park (1 mile south) and Quarrendon Estate (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (7 miles south) and Haddenham (6 miles south-west). Elmhurst is one of the larger places we cover in Buckinghamshire, with lots of choice for wakes.
Other landmarks nearby include Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (0.7 miles south-west) and Tindal Centre (less than half a mile south-east).
- Nearby schools include Stocklake Park Community School (0.5 miles south) and Aylesbury Grammar School (0.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The New Zealand pub (under half a mile west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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