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Funeral and Wake Catering in Lillingstone Lovell
Funeral and wake catering in Lillingstone Lovell: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Small family memorials
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
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Funeral and wake catering in Lillingstone Lovell, fried fresh
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and memorial gatherings.
In rural Lillingstone Lovell, home or the hall is usual. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Lillingstone Lovell (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- Bookings across Buckinghamshire, including Lillingstone Lovell
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Questions from Lillingstone Lovell
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Lillingstone Lovell from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you cover Lillingstone Lovell?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Lillingstone Lovell and across Buckinghamshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Perfect for your wake in Lillingstone Lovell
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
In Lillingstone Lovell and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if plans change
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Larger groups generally 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.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Arranging a wake in Lillingstone Lovell
Lillingstone Lovell is about 4 miles north of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. People in Lillingstone Lovell book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Lillingstone Lovell is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 8 miles away.
Here we cover the MK18 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Akeley (2 miles south), Leckhampstead (2 miles south-east), Lamport (3 miles south-west) and Maids Moreton (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Buckingham (4 miles south), Winslow (9 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (8 miles south), Tingewick (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (13 miles south-east) and Quainton (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Buckingham Community Hospital (4 miles south) and The Silverstone Experience (2.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. A wake in Lillingstone Lovell in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ensure older relatives can sit
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
- 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