Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Mop End, Buckinghamshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Mop End and Buckinghamshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Mop End
How our funeral and wake catering works in Mop End
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so get in touch as soon as you can. For small family memorials and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
Near Mop End, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Mop End (HP7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Mop End
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
These are some of the bookings we take around Mop End:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Amersham station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
- The deadline for final numbers
- How much space the van takes up
Places near Mop End
Other occasions in Mop End
What affects the price in Mop End
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
FAQs for Mop End
How far is Mop End from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Mop End?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you cover Mop End?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Mop End is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
What happens on the day
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. A wake in Mop End in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- 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.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Plan seating for older guests
- Keep the serving time flexible
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Wakes in Mop End: venues and practical details
Mop End is about 3 miles west of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. We cover Mop End as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 263 places in Buckinghamshire. Our bookings stretch from Mop End to Reading (about 20 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of the Holy Trinity frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Mop End is within about 4 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 HP7, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Penn Street (1 mile south), Beamond End (1 mile west), Woodrow (1 mile south-east), Holmer Green (1 mile west) and Winchmore Hill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (12 miles north-west), High Wycombe (4 miles south-west), Chesham (4 miles north-east), Marlow (8 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles east) and Beaconsfield (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Great Missenden (2.3 miles north-west) and Amersham Fair Organ Museum (3.1 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Gomm's Wood.
- Nearby schools include Holmer Green Senior School (1.4 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Squirrel pub (0.8 miles south)
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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