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Funeral and Wake Catering for Bledlow events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Bledlow and across Buckinghamshire.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Village hall wakes
- A wake at the family home
Funeral and wake catering for Bledlow events
After a funeral in Bledlow
Bledlow is about 5 miles south-east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Give us the address of your wake in Bledlow, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We serve all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. Our bookings stretch from Bledlow to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
After a service at Church of the Holy Trinity, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Bledlow is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over the HP27 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a wake at a home on Church End, Perry Lane and Perryfield Court, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Pitch Green (1 mile north), Skittle Green (1 mile north-west), Holly Green (1 mile north-west), Horsenden (1 mile north-east) and Henton (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Aylesbury (8 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (11 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south-east), Amersham (12 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (3.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bledlow include Oakley Hill nature reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Lions Of Bledlow pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Funeral and wake catering in Bledlow, cooked to order
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. Typical bookings include family gatherings after a burial or cremation and memorial gatherings, serving cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In rural Bledlow, 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 will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Bledlow (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Bledlow and across Buckinghamshire
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
FAQs for Bledlow
Is Bledlow too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We are gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Bledlow
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In Bledlow, it is dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Bledlow? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Also near Bledlow
What else we do in Bledlow
What affects the price in Bledlow
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
About the food
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
- 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