Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Quainton
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Quainton and the surrounding area.
- Memorial gatherings
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at venues
Funeral and wake catering in Quainton
Funeral and wake catering in Quainton, fried fresh
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. For memorial gatherings and memorial events and anniversaries, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
In a small place like Quainton, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Quainton (HP22)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Quainton, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- 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
- Share the timings for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Quainton. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why Quainton hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before booking
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Occasions we serve in Quainton
It can be a fitting tribute.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Quainton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
If relatives are coming by rail, Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, about 4 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there is a minimum
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Towns and villages near Quainton
More for events in Quainton
FAQs for Quainton
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Quainton from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Quainton?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
After a funeral in Quainton
Quainton is about 6 miles north-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Give us the address of your wake in Quainton, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Quainton to Milton Keynes (13 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Anywhere in HP22, we can bring the van to you. That could mean a wake at a home on Station Road, Cautley Close and Pigott Orchard, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Quainton, we cover Waddesdon (2 miles south), Wormstone (2 miles south), Westcott (2 miles south-west), Kingswood (3 miles west) and Upper Winchendon (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (6 miles south-east), Buckingham (9 miles north), Elmhurst (6 miles south-east), Southcourt (7 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (11 miles south) and Haydon Hill (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St John's Hospital (5.3 miles south) and Bolbec Castle (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Quainton include Upper Ray Meadows.
- Nearby schools include Waddesdon Church of England School (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Ye Swan and Castle pub (under half a mile north)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Quainton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
- 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