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Funeral and wake catering in Tatling End, Buckinghamshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Tatling End and the surrounding area.
- Pub wakes
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
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Wakes in Tatling End: venues and practical details
Tatling End is about 4 miles north-west of Hillingdon, in Buckinghamshire. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Tatling End and the surrounding area. Tatling End is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Denham Golf Club station is about 0.7 miles away.
Anywhere in SL9 and UB9, we can fry fresh for your guests. Local streets include Oxford Road, Pinstone Way and Old Amersham Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Tatling End, we cover Baker's Wood (1 mile east), Higher Denham (1 mile north-east), Gerrards Cross (1 mile north-west), Rush Green (1 mile south-east) and Fulmer (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also take the van to High Wycombe (10 miles west), Chesham (10 miles north), Marlow (10 miles west), Amersham (8 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (3 miles south-east) and Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Horse Shoe Bay and Kingcup Meadows and Oldhouse Wood.
- Pubs nearby include Indigo Bar & Grill (less than half a mile north-west)
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Tatling End
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. We are frequently asked to cater celebrations of life and village hall wakes, serving gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a wake near Tatling End, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Where
- Tatling End (SL9, UB9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Late-December sunset in Tatling End is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in Tatling End?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Tatling End, people book us for events such as:
- Village hall wakes
- A wake at the family home
- Pub wakes
- Life celebrations
If the funeral is at a church such as St James Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Tatling End hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain does not stop the fryers
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Build in time for delays
- Have chairs for those who need them
Remember the journey from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Where the van can park in Tatling End
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Tatling End
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Questions from Tatling End
What’s the nearest station to Tatling End?
Denham Golf Club station, about 0.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at St James Church?
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’ll gather.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
- 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