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Funeral and wake catering in Dadford, Buckinghamshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Dadford.
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
A chip van near Dadford
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Dadford; 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.
- 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
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering in Dadford, cooked to order
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for life celebrations and remembering a loved one’s favourite food.
In a small place like Dadford, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Dadford (MK18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Allow a little extra
We start when you give the word.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
FAQs for Dadford
Could you trade in Stowe Park and Garden?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Dadford close to London?
About 55 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. Find your area.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Wakes in Dadford: venues and practical details
Dadford is about 4 miles north-west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Around Dadford, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. We serve events right across the region, from Dadford to Milton Keynes (about 11 miles away).
Wherever your wake is in MK18, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street and North Hill; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover wakes in Shalstone (2 miles south-west), Chackmore (2 miles south-east), Water Stratford (3 miles south-west) and Radclive (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Buckingham (4 miles south-east), Winslow (9 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (7 miles south), Tingewick (4 miles south), Whitchurch (14 miles south-east) and Quainton (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Menagerie (0.8 miles south-east) and Buckingham Castle (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Dadford include Buckingham Sand Pit.
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. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Dadford and across Buckinghamshire
- Classic food your guests already know
- A clear quote before booking
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
What affects the price in Dadford
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The day of the week
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Perfect for your wake in Dadford
It takes one job off a very long list.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Pub wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
After a service at Parish Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How much space the van takes up
Towns and villages near Dadford
Other occasions in Dadford
Where the van can park in Dadford
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Dadford
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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