Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Penn Street events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Penn Street.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral and wake catering in Penn Street
How our funeral and wake catering works in Penn Street
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. For family gatherings after a burial or cremation and wakes at venues, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
In rural Penn Street, home or the hall is usual. 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.
- Area
- Penn Street (HP7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Wake catering near Penn Street
Penn Street is about 3 miles south-west of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Penn Street or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Penn Street is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 20 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Amersham station, about 2.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. Penn Street is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over the HP7 postcode area and the streets around it. For wakes just outside Penn Street, we cover Woodrow (1 mile east), Mop End (1 mile north), Beamond End (1 mile north-west), Winchmore Hill (1 mile south-east) and Coleshill (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (4 miles south-west), Chesham (4 miles north-east), Marlow (8 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles north-east) and Beaconsfield (3 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Great Missenden (2.7 miles north) and Amersham Hospital (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Gomm's Wood.
- Nearby schools include Holmer Green Senior School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Squirrel pub (within half a mile south-west)
Questions from Penn Street
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Penn Street close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Is short notice a problem?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will tell you straight away whether we’re available.
Do you cover Penn Street?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Penn Street and across Buckinghamshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Towns and villages near Penn Street
Also in Penn Street
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Build in time for delays
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Working with your venue
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Penn Street?
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Penn Street hosts choose us
- Bookings across Buckinghamshire, including Penn Street
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In winter, it is dark in Penn Street by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Perfect for your wake in Penn Street
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
- A tribute meal
- Small family memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- How allergens are handled
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
- 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