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Funeral and wake catering in Alscot, Buckinghamshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Alscot.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering for Alscot events
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Funeral and wake catering in Alscot, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you. For a favourite meal in someone’s memory and memorial events and anniversaries, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
In rural Alscot, home or the hall is usual. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Alscot (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
You do not 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 summer, a wake in Alscot has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
FAQs for Alscot
Is Alscot close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 solves that by cooking on site.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Alscot: halls, homes and travel
Alscot is about 6 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Alscot and the surrounding area. Alscot is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Alscot to Oxford (about 17 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Teresa's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Alscot; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in HP27, we can bring the van to you. Other places close to Alscot we cover include Monks Risborough (1 mile east), Princes Risborough (1 mile south-east), Longwick (1 mile west), Askett (1 mile north-east) and Meadle (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (6 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (10 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Stoke Mandeville Hospital (4.8 miles north) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (1.7 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Beacon Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Princes Risborough School (1 mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Whiteleaf Cross pub (0.7 miles south-east)
Who books funeral and wake catering in Alscot?
It takes one job off a very long list.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Alscot and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A wake at the family home
If relatives are coming by rail, Monks Risborough station is about 0.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
For event organisers in Alscot
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Plan for a few extra people
- Allow for the service running over
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
- 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