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Funeral and Wake Catering in Tyler's Hill
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Tyler's Hill and the surrounding area.
- Memorial gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
Fresh fish and chips in Tyler's Hill
How the day works
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In Tyler's Hill, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or HP5 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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How our funeral and wake catering works in Tyler's Hill
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and wakes at venues, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In rural Tyler's Hill, home or the hall is usual. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Tyler's Hill (HP5)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Tyler's Hill. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Events in Tyler's Hill and across Buckinghamshire
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Arranging a wake in Tyler's Hill
Tyler's Hill is about 1 mile east of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. In and around Tyler's Hill, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We serve all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Tyler's Hill to Milton Keynes (about 24 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Amersham station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Tyler's Hill is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the HP5 postcode area. Streets in the area include Broomstick Lane, Tylers Hill Road and Goose Acre, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Tyler's Hill we cover include Botley (1 mile north), Ley Hill (1 mile east), Lye Green (1 mile north) and Orchard Leigh (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (9 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (7 miles south-west), Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south) and Elmhurst (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Amersham Fair Organ Museum (2 miles south) and Hawridge Court (3.2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Sands Bank.
- Nearby schools include Chesham Grammar School (0.8 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (0.5 miles east)
Where the van can park in Tyler's Hill
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
FAQs for Tyler's Hill
Can you serve after a service at St George's Church?
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 will gather.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you cover Tyler's Hill?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Tyler's Hill is within our area and the rest of Buckinghamshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Tyler's Hill?
It can be a fitting tribute.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at venues
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after the committal
Families holding a service at St George's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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