Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Hillesden events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Hillesden and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wakes at venues
- A wake at the family home
- Celebrations of life
Fresh fish and chips in Hillesden
About our funeral and wake catering in Hillesden
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. Whether it’s scattering of ashes gatherings and wakes at venues, we can cook gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Near Hillesden, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Hillesden (MK18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Hillesden
Hillesden is about 3 miles south of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings in Hillesden come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 12 miles away.
We serve wakes across MK18 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Preston Bissett (2 miles north-west), Gawcott (2 miles north), Twyford (2 miles south-west), Calvert (3 miles south) and Charndon (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Aylesbury (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (3 miles north), Elmhurst (12 miles south-east), Southcourt (13 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (11 miles south-east) and Turnfurlong (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckingham Movie Museum (3.3 miles north) and Buckingham Castle (3.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Calvert Jubilee.
Towns and villages near Hillesden
Also in Hillesden
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Hillesden
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Hillesden and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
How it works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Hillesden. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Hillesden; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Hillesden? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Allow a little extra
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Let us know of any allergies
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Hillesden?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
After a service at Church of All Saints, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any minimum charge
Hillesden questions
How far is Hillesden from London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of All Saints?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the wake be at home?
Frequently, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Can the van come to Hillesden?
We do. Hillesden is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
- 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