Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Latimer events
Funeral and wake catering in Latimer: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
A chip van near Latimer
Arranging a wake in Latimer
Latimer is about 2 miles east of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Latimer as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. Our bookings stretch from Latimer to London (about 23 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Latimer is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We serve wakes across the HP5 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Spring Close, The Grove and The Ridings, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Little Chalfont (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Aylesbury (15 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Chesham (3 miles north-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles south-west) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Amersham Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and Amersham Fair Organ Museum (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Latimer includes Sarratt Bottom nature reserve.
- Local schools include Dr Challoner's High School (1.2 miles south-west)
How our funeral and wake catering works in Latimer
Someone else can make the booking for you. Whether it’s gatherings at home after a funeral and wakes at church halls and clubs, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
In a small place like Latimer, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Latimer (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Latimer
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Latimer hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before you book
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Nearby places to Latimer
Also in Latimer
Occasions we serve in Latimer
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Latimer and Buckinghamshire:
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A tribute meal
- Family meals after the service
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Chalfont & Latimer station, roughly 1 mile south of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
What affects the price in Latimer
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
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. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Latimer
What’s the nearest station to Latimer?
The closest is Chalfont & Latimer station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Allow a little extra
- Allow for the service running over
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Plan seating for older guests
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
The process
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. Late-December sunset in Latimer is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Latimer? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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