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Funeral and Wake Catering in New Denham
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in New Denham.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Funeral and wake catering in New Denham
Wakes in New Denham: venues and practical details
New Denham is about 2 miles north-west of Hillingdon, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your wake in New Denham will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. New Denham is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from New Denham to London (17 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Denham station, roughly 1.8 miles north of the centre.
Wherever your wake is in UB9, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Alder Road, Poplar Road and Willow Avenue, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover wakes in Uxbridge (1 mile south-east), Denham (1 mile north-west), Ickenham (2 miles east), Cowley (2 miles south) and Hillingdon (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to High Wycombe (12 miles north-west), Chesham (12 miles north-west), Marlow (12 miles west), Amersham (10 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (8 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Pavilions (0.6 miles south-east) and Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (0.7 miles south-east). The countryside around New Denham includes Horse Shoe Bay and Uxbridge Alderglade.
- Nearby schools include Uxbridge College (0.7 miles east) and Vyners School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Mill Club Chris Lee Carriage Company Limited pub (less than half a mile south)
How our funeral and wake catering works in New Denham
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. On the menu are haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings at home after a funeral and celebrations of life.
Near New Denham, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- New Denham (UB9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in New Denham
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in New Denham and across Buckinghamshire
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
For event organisers in New Denham
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
New Denham: your questions answered
How far is New Denham from London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at St Francis?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Events we cater in New Denham
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in New Denham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family meals after the service
- Remembrance gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as St Francis, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
- The van’s size and access needs
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
What affects the price in New Denham
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Places near New Denham
Other occasions in New Denham
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and children love it.
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In summer, a wake in New Denham has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in New Denham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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