Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Steeple Claydon, Buckinghamshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Steeple Claydon and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Steeple Claydon
What affects the price in Steeple Claydon
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Steeple Claydon
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Whether it’s pub wakes and small family memorials, we can cook gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a wake in a place like Steeple Claydon, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Steeple Claydon (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Steeple Claydon
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at venues
Families holding a service at Church of St Michael often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Allow for the service running over
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Steeple Claydon
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Michael: 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. Send us the address.
Is Steeple Claydon close to London?
About 49 miles from central London.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can the wake be at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Arranging a wake in Steeple Claydon
Steeple Claydon is about 4 miles south of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your wake is in the MK18 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Steeple Claydon is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Steeple Claydon to Milton Keynes (11 miles away).
We serve wakes across MK18 and the streets around it. We can serve a wake on streets such as The Paddocks, Meadoway and Nightingale Close, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Middle Claydon (1 mile south-east), East Claydon (2 miles east), Botolph Claydon (3 miles south-east), Padbury (3 miles north-east) and Adstock (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (11 miles south-east), Elmhurst (11 miles south-east), Southcourt (12 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (10 miles south-east), Turnfurlong (12 miles south-east) and Haddenham (12 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Buckingham Castle (4.2 miles north) and Buckingham Community Hospital (4.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Calvert Jubilee.
- Nearby, you will find The Fountain pub (within half a mile west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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Where the van can park in Steeple Claydon
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Sunset in Steeple Claydon is about 7:10pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
- 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