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Funeral and Wake Catering for Gawcott events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Gawcott.
- Small family memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
Fresh fish and chips in Gawcott
Funeral and wake catering in Gawcott, fried fresh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Popular choices include pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for remembrance gatherings and a wake at the family home.
For a wake near Gawcott, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Gawcott (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your wake in Gawcott
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
After a service at Church of Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- Whether there is a minimum
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Gawcott
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
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What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. Sunset in Gawcott is about 7:10pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Gawcott? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Wake catering near Gawcott
Gawcott is about 2 miles south-west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. For wakes in Gawcott, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Gawcott. Gawcott is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 11 miles away.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in MK18, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Main Street, The Terrace and Oak Drive or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Gawcott, we cover Tingewick (1 mile north-west), Preston Bissett (2 miles south-west), Hillesden (2 miles south), Finmere (3 miles west) and Twyford (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (14 miles south-east), Elmhurst (14 miles south-east), Southcourt (15 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (13 miles south-east), Turnfurlong (15 miles south-east) and Haddenham (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Buckingham Movie Museum (1.7 miles north-east) and Buckingham Castle (1.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Nearby schools include Royal Latin School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Cuckoo's Nest pub (under half a mile west)
Questions from Gawcott
We are gathering after a service at Church of Holy Trinity: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Gawcott from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What if timings change?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
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.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can the wake be at home?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Gawcott hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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