Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Uxbridge
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Uxbridge and the surrounding area.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Pub wakes
A chip van near Uxbridge
Funeral and wake catering in Uxbridge, fried fresh
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. We’re often asked to cater anniversary memorials and family meals after the service, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
Around Uxbridge, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Uxbridge (UB8, UB10, UB9)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Summer evenings in Uxbridge stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Uxbridge: halls, homes and travel
Uxbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Hayes, in Buckinghamshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Uxbridge and the surrounding area. Uxbridge is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the A4007 to reach Uxbridge. For a service at a church like Church of St Andrew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in UB8, UB10 and UB9, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on York Road, Lawn Road and How's Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. With the A4007 close by, Uxbridge is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Cowley (1 mile south), New Denham (1 mile north-west), Hillingdon (1 mile east), Ickenham (2 miles north-east) and Yiewsley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (13 miles north-west), Chesham (13 miles north-west), Marlow (13 miles west), Amersham (11 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (9 miles north-west) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Chimes (less than half a mile north) and Hillingdon Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Northala Fields and Uxbridge Moor.
- Local schools include Uxbridge High School (under half a mile south-east) and West Middlesex College (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Three Tuns pub (less than half a mile north)
Who books funeral and wake catering in Uxbridge?
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
- Pub wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is West Drayton station, roughly 2.1 miles south of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
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About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Uxbridge
How far is Uxbridge from London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Uxbridge?
The closest is West Drayton station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you straight away whether we’re available.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- Events in Uxbridge and across Buckinghamshire
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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