Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in North Marston, Buckinghamshire
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in North Marston and across Buckinghamshire.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering for North Marston events
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Funeral and wake catering in North Marston, cooked to order
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for a favourite meal in someone’s memory and memorial events and anniversaries.
In a small place like North Marston, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- North Marston (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in North Marston is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Nearby places to North Marston
More for events in North Marston
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Check the hall has an urn
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask the venue about the van
We park quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Events we cater in North Marston
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in North Marston and Buckinghamshire:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The deposit and payment dates
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
North Marston: halls, homes and travel
North Marston is about 6 miles north-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Around North Marston, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. North Marston is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 11 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Aylesbury Vale Parkway station is about 4.7 miles away.
We serve wakes across the MK18 postcode area. From High Street, Elmers Meadow and Dudley Close or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Oving (1 mile south-east), Pitchcott (1 mile south), Whitchurch (2 miles south-east), Hardwick (3 miles south-east) and Weedon (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (6 miles south-east), Buckingham (8 miles north-west), Elmhurst (6 miles south-east), Southcourt (7 miles south), Princes Risborough (12 miles south) and Haydon Hill (5 miles south).
A little further out are Bolbec Castle (2 miles south-east) and Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Pilgrim pub (within half a mile south-east)
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
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 explain how it works. 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.
North Marston: your questions answered
Is North Marston close to London?
About 43 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
- 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