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Funeral and Wake Catering for Tingewick events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Tingewick? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
A chip van near Tingewick
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Tingewick
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
How our funeral and wake catering works in Tingewick
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We are frequently asked to cater remembering a loved one’s favourite food and celebrations of life, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
Near Tingewick, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Tingewick (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Questions from Tingewick
How far is Tingewick from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary Magdalen: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Arranging a wake in Tingewick
Tingewick is about 3 miles west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your wake is in the MK18 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Tingewick is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Tingewick to Milton Keynes (about 12 miles away).
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in MK18, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Main Street, Gorrell Lane and Gorrell Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Finmere (1 mile west), Gawcott (1 mile south-east), Preston Bissett (2 miles south), Hillesden (3 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Aylesbury (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (3 miles east), Elmhurst (15 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (14 miles south-east), Quarrendon Estate (15 miles south-east) and Fairford Leys (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Buckingham Movie Museum (2.5 miles east) and Buckingham Community Hospital (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Tingewick include Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (within half a mile north-west)
Step by step
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In summer, a wake in Tingewick has light until about 9:30pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Tingewick? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Tingewick
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Let us know of any allergies
- Choose a friend to be our contact
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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.
Occasions we serve in Tingewick
It’s one less thing to organise.
Whatever the occasion in Tingewick, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalen, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
- 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