Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Lee Common, Buckinghamshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Lee Common and Buckinghamshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Lee Common
Occasions we serve in Lee Common
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Lee Common book the van for occasions like:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Celebrations of life
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary's, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Funeral and wake catering in Lee Common, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. Popular choices include cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips, and we are frequently booked for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and celebrations of life.
Near Lee Common, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Lee Common (HP16)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Nearby places to Lee Common
What else we do in Lee Common
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Lee Common questions
What’s the nearest station to Lee Common?
Great Missenden station, about 2 miles south-west of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at St Mary's: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before booking.
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.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Lee Common: halls, homes and travel
Lee Common is about 3 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Lee Common. We serve all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 22 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Great Missenden station is about 2 miles away. Lee Common is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over HP16. Whether your wake is on Oxford Street, Prince's Lane and Cherry Tree Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Ballinger Common (1 mile south-east), Swan Bottom (1 mile north-west), South Heath (1 mile south), Chartridge (2 miles east) and Asheridge (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (8 miles north-west), High Wycombe (7 miles south), Chesham (3 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (5 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles south).
A little further out are Chiltern Hospital (2.7 miles south) and Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (2 miles south-west). The countryside around Lee Common includes Sands Bank and Pavis Wood.
- Nearby schools include Misbourne School (2.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Bugle pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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.
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. In Lee Common, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Lee Common
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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