Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Chackmore
Funeral and wake catering in Chackmore: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after the committal
Planning an event in Chackmore?
Step by step
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Sunset in Chackmore is about 7:10pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Funeral and wake catering in Chackmore, fried fresh
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Whether it’s gatherings at a village hall or club and pub wakes, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Chackmore, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Chackmore (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Chackmore: halls, homes and travel
Chackmore is about 2 miles north-west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Chackmore is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We take the van to 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 10 miles away.
Anywhere in MK18, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as Main Street, New College Court and The Maltings, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Radclive (1 mile south-west), Dadford (2 miles north-west), Water Stratford (2 miles west) and Shalstone (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Haydon Hill (15 miles south-east), Quarrendon Estate (15 miles south-east), Winslow (7 miles south-east), Watermead (15 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (6 miles south) and Wingrave (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Menagerie (1.2 miles north-west) and Buckingham Community Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Schools near Chackmore include Akeley Wood Senior School (1.1 miles north) and Buckingham School (1.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen's Head pub (under half a mile south-west)
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Build in time for delays
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Plan for a few extra people
- Choose a friend to be our contact
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- Access and parking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the van would park
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
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.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Chackmore hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near Chackmore
What else we do in Chackmore
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
FAQs for Chackmore
Can you serve after a service at Parish Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Chackmore?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
- 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