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Funeral and wake catering in Bockmer End, Buckinghamshire
Funeral and wake catering in Bockmer End: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A tribute meal
- A wake at the family home
Planning an event in Bockmer End?
Bockmer End: halls, homes and travel
Bockmer End is about 3 miles west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your wake is in the SL7 area, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Bockmer End to Reading (10 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, Marlow station is about 2.8 miles away. Bockmer End is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We serve wakes across SL7. Whether your wake is on Bockmer Lane and Chestnut Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to Bockmer End we cover include Danesfield (1 mile south-east), Medmenham (1 mile south-west), Frogmill (1 mile south), Marlow Common (1 mile north-east) and Hurley (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (6 miles north-east), Chesham (14 miles north-east), Marlow (3 miles east), Amersham (13 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (9 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Marlow Museum (2.4 miles east) and Marlow Community Hospital (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Nearby schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (2.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Dog and Badger pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Funeral and wake catering in Bockmer End, fried fresh
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. Whether it’s wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and wakes at church halls and clubs, we can cook pie and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips and more.
In rural Bockmer End, home or the hall is usual. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Bockmer End (SL7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A chip van compared with other options
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Events in Bockmer End and across Buckinghamshire
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See how we price or the cost guide.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Late-December sunset in Bockmer End is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Bockmer End
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Where the van can park in Bockmer End
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Bockmer End
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Service time
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Bockmer End: your questions answered
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 will follow the site rules.
Is Bockmer End close to London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
What if we do not know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
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Occasions we serve in Bockmer End
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Bockmer End:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Village hall wakes
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial gatherings
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Build in time for delays
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
- 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