Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Ley Hill
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Ley Hill.
- Family meals after the service
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Funeral and wake catering in Ley Hill
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Ley Hill
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. For pub wakes and wakes at home, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
Near Ley Hill, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Ley Hill (HP5)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Common questions in Ley Hill
Do you come out to small places like Ley Hill?
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 will follow the site rules.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
How quickly can you come?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll tell you right away whether we’re available.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Ley Hill?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What affects the price in Ley Hill
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Ley Hill, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Events we cater in Ley Hill
It takes one job off a very long list.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Ley Hill book the van for occasions like:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Chalfont & Latimer station, about 2.7 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each item
Wake catering near Ley Hill
Ley Hill is about 2 miles east of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. People in Ley Hill book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Ley Hill is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 24 miles away.
For a service at a church like St George's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Ley Hill is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP5, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on Blackwellhall Lane and Kiln Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Ley Hill, we cover Botley (1 mile west), Tyler's Hill (1 mile west), Orchard Leigh (1 mile north) and Lye Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Marlow (13 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (8 miles south-west) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Amersham Hospital (3.8 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (3.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Sands Bank.
- Nearby schools include Chesham Grammar School (1.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Swan Public House (within half a mile west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before booking
- All the chip-shop extras
Nearby places to Ley Hill
Other occasions in Ley Hill
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Summer evenings in Ley Hill stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- 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