Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Marlow Bottom
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Marlow Bottom and the surrounding area.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering for Marlow Bottom events
Funeral and wake catering in Marlow Bottom, cooked to order
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. Popular choices include cod and chips, gravy and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings after the committal and wakes at church halls and clubs.
For a wake near Marlow Bottom, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Marlow Bottom (SL7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Marlow Bottom, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
After a funeral in Marlow Bottom
Marlow Bottom is about 1 mile north of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Across the SL7 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We cover 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Marlow Bottom to Reading (13 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Mary the Virgin often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Marlow Bottom; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of SL7 and the streets around it. From Marlow Bottom, Squirrel Rise and Kingsley Drive or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Marlow Bottom we cover include Burroughs Grove (1 mile east), Marlow (1 mile south), Little Marlow (2 miles east), Fern (2 miles east) and Bisham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (3 miles north-east), Chesham (11 miles north-east), Amersham (10 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Eden (2.9 miles north) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (1.2 miles south). Within reach you will find Carpenter's Wood.
- Nearby schools include Great Marlow School (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Three Horseshoes pub (0.7 miles east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Marlow Bottom and across Buckinghamshire
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Allow a little extra
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask the venue about the van
We serve when people are ready.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
For event organisers in Marlow Bottom
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Common questions in Marlow Bottom
We are gathering after a service at St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
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.
Which station is closest to Marlow Bottom?
Marlow station, about 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
What does the van need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
The process
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. In Marlow Bottom, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
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. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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More for events in Marlow Bottom
- 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