Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Ilmer, Buckinghamshire
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Ilmer and across Buckinghamshire.
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering for Ilmer events
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Funeral and wake catering in Ilmer, cooked to order
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. For a favourite meal in someone’s memory and village hall wakes, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
In a small place like Ilmer, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Ilmer (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Nearby places to Ilmer
Other occasions in Ilmer
Occasions we serve in Ilmer
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Family meals after the service
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Monks Risborough station, about 2.5 miles east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Ilmer: halls, homes and travel
Ilmer is about 4 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. People in Ilmer book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 263 places across Buckinghamshire. We serve events right across the region, from Ilmer to Oxford (about 15 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ilmer, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in HP27 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Ilmer, we also cover Longwick (1 mile south-east), Holly Green (1 mile south), Forty Green (1 mile south), Owlswick (1 mile east) and Pitch Green (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (6 miles north-east), High Wycombe (10 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (13 miles east) and Beaconsfield (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.4 miles east). Within reach you will find Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in Ilmer is 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.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or HP27 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the van would park
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Ilmer
Is Ilmer too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can the wake be at home?
Frequently, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in Ilmer. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Bookings across Buckinghamshire, including Ilmer
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
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