Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in New Zealand
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in New Zealand and the surrounding area.
- A wake at the family home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Anniversary memorials
A chip van near New Zealand
How our funeral and wake catering works in New Zealand
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. For life celebrations and small family memorials, we can cook gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In rural New Zealand, home or the hall is usual. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- New Zealand (HP19, HP20)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Common questions in New Zealand
Can you serve after a service at St Peter's?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like New Zealand?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How the day works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in New Zealand is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Wakes in New Zealand: venues and practical details
New Zealand is about 1 mile west of Elmhurst, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your wake in New Zealand will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. New Zealand is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from New Zealand to Milton Keynes (15 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Aylesbury station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre. New Zealand is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in HP19 and HP20 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. That could mean a wake at a home on Dunsham Lane, Drayton Road and Cannock Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Elmhurst (1 mile east), Aylesbury (1 mile south), Watermead (1 mile north-east), Quarrendon Estate (1 mile west) and California (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (7 miles south) and Haddenham (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital (less than half a mile south) and Dinton Castle (3.8 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include The PACE Centre (0.6 miles west) and Buckinghamshire UTC (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The New Zealand pub (less than half a mile south)
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in New Zealand
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in New Zealand. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why New Zealand hosts choose us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Bookings across Buckinghamshire, including New Zealand
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Build in time for delays
- Allow a little extra
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Perfect for your wake in New Zealand
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in New Zealand and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Village hall wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Memorial gatherings
After a service at St Peter's, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
What affects the price in New Zealand
These are the factors that matter most:
- Any minimum charge
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
To get a price, 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.
Nearby places to New Zealand
Other occasions in New Zealand
- 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