Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Marlow.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Fresh fish and chips in Marlow
Funeral and wake catering in Marlow, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it is celebrations of life and a wake at the family home, we’ll put together a menu of gravy, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a wake in Marlow, somewhere close to the church or crematorium helps. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Marlow (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In winter, it is dark in Marlow by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Clear the route for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
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FAQs for Marlow
Is Marlow close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Congregational Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. See all areas.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Is short notice a problem?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
What if we don’t know numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Occasions we serve in Marlow
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Marlow book the van for events such as:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Relatives driving in can use the A404 and B482 to reach Marlow.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if plans change
What affects the price in Marlow
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
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.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of where the van would go
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
After a funeral in Marlow
Marlow is about 4 miles south of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Marlow and the surrounding area. Marlow is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Marlow to Reading (12 miles away).
For a service at a church like Congregational Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there’s a station right in Marlow: Marlow station.
For wakes in SL7, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on Station Road, High Street and Willowmead Square, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Marlow is on the A404 and B482, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. If your venue is just outside Marlow, we also cover Bisham (1 mile south), Marlow Bottom (1 mile north), Burroughs Grove (1 mile north), Temple (2 miles south) and Little Marlow (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to High Wycombe (4 miles north), Chesham (12 miles north-east), Amersham (10 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Princes Risborough (11 miles north). Marlow is one of the larger places we cover in Buckinghamshire, with lots of choice for wakes.
Other landmarks nearby include Eden (4 miles north) and High Wycombe Castle (4.1 miles north). The countryside around Marlow includes Carpenter's Wood.
- Nearby schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (within half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Butcher's Tap (under half a mile south-west)
More for events in Marlow
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- A clear quote before booking
- Quick service from the hatch
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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