Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Broughton Crossing, Buckinghamshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Broughton Crossing and Buckinghamshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- A tribute meal
Planning an event in Broughton Crossing?
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Funeral and wake catering in Broughton Crossing, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. We are often asked to cater anniversary memorials and family meals after the service, with gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Broughton Crossing, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Broughton Crossing (HP22, HP20)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across Buckinghamshire, including Broughton Crossing
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. In summer, a wake in Broughton Crossing has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or HP22 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Broughton Crossing: halls, homes and travel
Broughton Crossing is about 1 mile east of Elmhurst, in Buckinghamshire. People in Broughton Crossing book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Broughton Crossing is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 15 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St James frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Broughton Crossing; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over HP22 and HP20 and the streets around it. From Erle Road, Chaff Road and Bobby Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Broughton Crossing, we cover Burcott (1 mile north-east), Broughton (1 mile east), Bierton (1 mile north), Turnfurlong (1 mile south-west) and Bedgrove (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (11 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (7 miles south) and Haydon Hill (3 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Friars Square (1.4 miles south-west) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (1.4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Haddington Hill and Dancersend Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Stocklake Park Community School (0.9 miles west) and Aylesbury Grammar School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Dog House (less than half a mile north-east)
Perfect for your wake in Broughton Crossing
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Aylesbury station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
FAQs for Broughton Crossing
Can the van go to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Broughton Crossing.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
What else we do in Broughton Crossing
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
- 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