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Funeral and wake catering in Winchmore Hill, Buckinghamshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Winchmore Hill.
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Fresh fish and chips in Winchmore Hill
Funeral and wake catering in Winchmore Hill, cooked to order
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. On the menu are haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and anniversary memorials.
In rural Winchmore Hill, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Winchmore Hill (HP7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Summer evenings in Winchmore Hill stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- 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
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Winchmore Hill? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Events we cater in Winchmore Hill
It can be a fitting tribute.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Winchmore Hill and Buckinghamshire:
- Wakes at venues
- Small family memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of All Saints, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
- Payment terms and deposit
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, 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’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Let us know of any allergies
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Places near Winchmore Hill
What else we do in Winchmore Hill
Winchmore Hill questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Winchmore Hill?
The closest is Beaconsfield station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your guests already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Wakes in Winchmore Hill: venues and practical details
Winchmore Hill is about 3 miles north of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. For a wake in Winchmore Hill, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Winchmore Hill. Winchmore Hill is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Winchmore Hill to Reading (about 20 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Beaconsfield station is about 2.5 miles away. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Winchmore Hill; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP7. From The Hill, Pond Close and The Common or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Woodrow (1 mile north), Penn Street (1 mile north-west), Coleshill (1 mile east), Mop End (1 mile north-west) and Beamond End (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (14 miles north-west), High Wycombe (4 miles west), Chesham (5 miles north), Marlow (7 miles south-west), Amersham (3 miles north-east) and Beaconsfield (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Amersham Fair Organ Museum (3.3 miles north-east) and Amersham Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Gomm's Wood.
- Nearby schools include Holmer Green Senior School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (under half a mile south)
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- 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