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Funeral and Wake Catering for Great Kimble events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Great Kimble? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- A wake at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after the service
Book the van in Great Kimble
How our funeral and wake catering works in Great Kimble
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. For wakes at church halls and clubs and small family memorials, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Great Kimble, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Great Kimble (HP17)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Plan for a few extra people
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Questions from Great Kimble
Is Great Kimble too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you come to the house?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the van would park
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Great Kimble? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. In summer, a wake in Great Kimble has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
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. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
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 clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Great Kimble?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Celebrations of life
- A wake at the family home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family meals after the service
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Little Kimble station is in Great Kimble itself.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether there’s a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Bookings across Buckinghamshire, including Great Kimble
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Wake catering near Great Kimble
Great Kimble is about 5 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. For wakes in Great Kimble, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 263 places in Buckinghamshire. Our bookings stretch from Great Kimble to Oxford (18 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Great Kimble is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in HP17 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on Bridge Street, Hill View and Lower Icknield Way, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Little Kimble (1 mile north-east), Askett (1 mile south-west), Lower Cadsden (1 mile south), Meadle (1 mile west) and Whiteleaf (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (5 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.6 miles north) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (3.4 miles north). The countryside around Great Kimble includes Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Princes Risborough School (2.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Swan pub (under half a mile north-west)
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
- 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