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Funeral and wake catering in Bisham, Buckinghamshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Bisham.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Planning an event in Bisham?
Wake catering near Bisham
Bisham is about 1 mile south of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Bisham and nearby villages. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. Our bookings stretch from Bisham to Reading (about 11 miles away).
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.
For wakes in SL7, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve a wake on streets such as Bisham Court, Marlow Road and Vansittart Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Bisham, we cover Temple (1 mile south-west), Marlow (1 mile north), Cookham Dean (1 mile east), Pinkneys Green (2 miles south) and Cookham (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (5 miles north), Chesham (13 miles north-east), Amersham (11 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (7 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Princes Risborough (12 miles north).
A little further out are Marlow Museum (0.7 miles north) and Marlow Community Hospital (1.1 miles north). The countryside around Bisham includes Taplow Lake and Weycock Hill.
- Nearby schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (0.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Bull Inn (within half a mile north)
Funeral and wake catering in Bisham, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Typical bookings include remembrance gatherings and celebrations of life, serving mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips.
In rural Bisham, home or the hall is usual. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Bisham (SL7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Bisham
How far is Bisham from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Bisham?
The closest is Marlow station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Bisham?
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?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can the wake be at home?
Often, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What affects the price in Bisham
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Events we cater in Bisham
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Marlow station, about 1 mile north.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
Towns and villages near Bisham
Other occasions in Bisham
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Allow for the service running over
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In summer, a wake in Bisham has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Bisham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- No kitchen needed
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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