Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Oving, Buckinghamshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Oving and Buckinghamshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A wake at the family home
Funeral and wake catering in Oving
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your guests already know
Read how we price and the cost guide.
Funeral and wake catering in Oving, fried fresh
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. Typical bookings include remembrance gatherings and celebrations of life, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Oving, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Oving (HP22)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We start when you give the word.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Places near Oving
More for events in Oving
Perfect for your wake in Oving
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Relatives arriving by train should know that Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 3.8 miles south, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Allergen information for each item
- The van’s size and access needs
- What happens if plans change
FAQs for Oving
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Oving from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
The process
On the day, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. Summer evenings in Oving stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Wake catering near Oving
Oving is about 5 miles north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. People in Oving book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Oving is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Oving to Milton Keynes (about 11 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Anywhere in HP22, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Bowling Alley, The Pightle and Stone View; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Pitchcott (1 mile south-west), Whitchurch (1 mile east), North Marston (1 mile north-west), Hardwick (2 miles south-east) and Weedon (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (5 miles south), Buckingham (9 miles north-west), Elmhurst (5 miles south-east), Southcourt (6 miles south), Princes Risborough (11 miles south) and Haydon Hill (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital (4.8 miles south) and Bolbec Castle (0.9 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Black Boy pub (less than half a mile west)
- 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