Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Terrick, Buckinghamshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Terrick.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
A chip van near Terrick
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Funeral and wake catering in Terrick, fried fresh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We are frequently asked to cater family meals after the service and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, with pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Terrick, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Terrick (HP17)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Where the van can park in Terrick
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
After a funeral in Terrick
Terrick is about 4 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Give us the address of your wake in Terrick, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We take the van to 263 places in Buckinghamshire. We serve events right across the region, from Terrick to Oxford (19 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Little Kimble station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Terrick; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across HP17 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Chalkshire (1 mile south), Nash Lee (1 mile north), Butler's Cross (1 mile south), Ellesborough (1 mile south) and North Lee (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (4 miles north), High Wycombe (9 miles south), Chesham (8 miles south-east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Stoke Mandeville Hospital (2.5 miles north) and Friars Square (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Terrick includes Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Coombe Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Russell Arms (0.5 miles south)
Also near Terrick
Also in Terrick
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Occasions we serve in Terrick
It works for everyone.
In Terrick and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Small family memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Terrick and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
See our prices page or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Terrick; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- We start with a few details 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Plan seating for older guests
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Terrick questions
Is Terrick too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van go 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.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
What if timings change?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
- 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