Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Bedgrove
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Bedgrove and the surrounding area.
- Small family memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Book the van in Bedgrove
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Funeral and wake catering in Bedgrove, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Typical bookings include a wake at the family home and scattering of ashes gatherings, with pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
For a wake in a place like Bedgrove, the village hall is often the heart of it. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Bedgrove (HP21, HP20, HP22)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Events in Bedgrove and across Buckinghamshire
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Late-December sunset in Bedgrove is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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After a funeral in Bedgrove
Bedgrove is about 2 miles south-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your wake is in the HP21 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Bedgrove is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Bedgrove to Milton Keynes (16 miles away).
After a service at Church of the Holy Spirit, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Bedgrove is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP21, HP20 and HP22, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include Aplin Road, Regent Road and Eascote Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to wakes in Turnfurlong (1 mile north-west), Broughton Crossing (1 mile north), Broughton (1 mile north), Burcott (2 miles north) and Bierton (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (12 miles south), Chesham (10 miles south-east), Amersham (12 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (6 miles south) and Haydon Hill (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Stoke Mandeville Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Friars Square (1.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Bedgrove includes Coombe Hill and Dancersend Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Grange School (0.7 miles west) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes (1 mile south-west)
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Occasions we serve in Bedgrove
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For family travelling by train, Stoke Mandeville station, about 1.3 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if plans change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Allow for the service running over
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
- Have chairs for those who need them
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Where the van can park in Bedgrove
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Common questions in Bedgrove
We’re gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Spirit: 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. Tell us where you will gather.
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 serve wakes at home?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is grass a problem?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
- 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