Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Chartridge
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Chartridge.
- Wakes at venues
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Planning an event in Chartridge?
Funeral and wake catering in Chartridge, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Typical bookings include pub wakes and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
Near Chartridge, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Chartridge (HP5)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Chartridge
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking 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.
How the day works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In summer, a wake in Chartridge has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Chartridge, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Nearby places to Chartridge
What else we do in Chartridge
Chartridge: halls, homes and travel
Chartridge is about 2 miles north-west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Chartridge. We serve all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 22 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Great Missenden station, about 3.1 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Chartridge is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in HP5, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Chartridge Grange Drive and Cogdells Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Chartridge we cover include Asheridge (1 mile north-east), Bellingdon (1 mile north), Hundridge (1 mile south), Ballinger Common (1 mile west) and Pond Park (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (10 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south-west), Marlow (12 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (8 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3 miles south-west) and Hawridge Court (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Chartridge includes Pavis Wood and Sands Bank.
- Local schools include Chiltern Hills Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Bell pub (less than half a mile west)
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Allow for the service running over
- Mention allergies you know about
We park quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
FAQs for Chartridge
We are gathering after a service at St John's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
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 follow the site rules.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Chartridge?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Chartridge?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Chartridge hosts choose us
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- We cover Chartridge and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
- 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