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Funeral and wake catering in Cuddington, Buckinghamshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Cuddington.
- A tribute meal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Cuddington
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Cuddington
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. For scattering of ashes gatherings and wakes at church halls and clubs, we will put together a menu of gravy, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Cuddington, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Cuddington (HP18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
What happens on the day
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Cuddington; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Cuddington, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
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For planners, venues and organisers
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 big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Why choose a fish and chip van in Cuddington?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Events in Cuddington and across Buckinghamshire
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
Questions from Cuddington
We are gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Nicholas: 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.
How far is Cuddington from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you cover Cuddington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Cuddington and the rest of Buckinghamshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Cuddington
Cuddington is about 4 miles north-east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. People in Cuddington 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. Cuddington is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 13 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 1.7 miles south, is the nearest station.
For wakes in HP18, we just need to know where the van can park. Your wake could be at a house on Spurt Street, Aylesbury Road and Holly Tree Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Gibraltar (1 mile east), Chearsley (1 mile west), Haddenham (2 miles south), Kingsey (3 miles south) and Long Crendon (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (5 miles east), High Wycombe (14 miles south-east), Chesham (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north), Elmhurst (6 miles north-east) and Southcourt (5 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Dinton Castle (1.7 miles east) and St John's Hospital (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Snakemoor.
Perfect for your wake in Cuddington
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever the occasion in Cuddington, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Wakes at venues
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
Families holding a service at Parish Church of St Nicholas frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- 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