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Funeral and Wake Catering for Fleet Marston events
Funeral and wake catering in Fleet Marston: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at venues
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
A chip van near Fleet Marston
Funeral and wake catering in Fleet Marston, cooked to order
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. For a wake at the family home and gatherings after the committal, we can cook gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips and more.
In a small place like Fleet Marston, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Fleet Marston (HP18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Fleet Marston
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Fleet Marston, and we will check the date and send a price.
FAQs for Fleet Marston
How far is Fleet Marston from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that is common.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Fleet Marston?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Step by step
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Fleet Marston; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Fleet Marston?
It suits all ages.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
After a service at St Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
Wakes in Fleet Marston: venues and practical details
Fleet Marston is about 2 miles north-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your wake is in the HP18 area, we can bring the van to you. Fleet Marston is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Fleet Marston to Milton Keynes (about 15 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Aylesbury Vale Parkway station is in Fleet Marston itself. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Fleet Marston; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in HP18, we can bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Haydon Hill (1 mile south-east), Quarrendon Estate (2 miles east), Fairford Leys (2 miles south-east), Stone (2 miles south) and Hartwell (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (15 miles south), Chesham (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (12 miles north-west), Elmhurst (3 miles east), Southcourt (3 miles south-east) and Princes Risborough (8 miles south).
A little further out are Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (2.5 miles south-east) and Friars Square (2.6 miles south-east).
- Local schools include Buckinghamshire UTC (2.3 miles south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Mention allergies you know about
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Places near Fleet Marston
Also in Fleet Marston
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Fleet Marston?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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