Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Upton, Buckinghamshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Upton.
- Life celebrations
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
A chip van near Upton
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Upton
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Popular choices include cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and family meals after the service.
In a small place like Upton, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Upton (HP17)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it’s ordered, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In summer, a wake in Upton has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Upton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Wake catering near Upton
Upton is about 3 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Upton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Upton is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 15 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Aylesbury Vale Parkway station, roughly 2.5 miles north of the centre. Upton is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the HP17 postcode area. From Homestead Close, Lower Farm Gate and Upton Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Dinton (1 mile south-west), Ford (1 mile south), Sedrup (2 miles east), Bishopstone (2 miles east) and Walton Court (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (3 miles north-east), High Wycombe (13 miles south-east), Chesham (13 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Amersham (15 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (3.2 miles north-east) and St John's Hospital (under half a mile north-east). Within reach you will find Snakemoor.
- Pubs nearby include The Seven Stars Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Upton
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Places near Upton
What else we do in Upton
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Upton?
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
For a service at a church like Church of Saints Peter and Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Plan for a few extra people
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
We serve when people are ready.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Upton hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Upton
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Upton too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
- 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