Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Fern
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Fern? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Small family memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Pub wakes
Planning an event in Fern?
Funeral and wake catering in Fern, fried fresh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We are frequently asked to cater a favourite meal in someone’s memory and gatherings after scattering ashes, serving pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
Near Fern, wakes are often at home or in the 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’s handed over.
- Location
- Fern (SL7)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Fern: halls, homes and travel
Fern is about 2 miles north-east of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings in Fern come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Fern is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 14 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Bourne End station is about 1.1 miles away.
Anywhere in SL7, we can fry fresh for your guests. For wakes just outside Fern, we cover Coldmoorholme (1 mile south-east), Little Marlow (1 mile south-west), Well End (1 mile south-east), Bourne End (1 mile south-east) and Flackwell Heath (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (3 miles north), Chesham (10 miles north-east), Amersham (8 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles east), Chalfont St Peter (8 miles east) and Southcourt (15 miles north).
A little further out are High Wycombe Castle (3.1 miles north) and Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Fern include Warren Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Bourne End Academy (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Black Lion pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Perfect for your wake in Fern
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Fern and Buckinghamshire:
- Wakes at home
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at venues
Families holding a service at Church of St John the Baptist frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
How it works
There is very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Late-December sunset in Fern is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo 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
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Fern and across Buckinghamshire
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Mention allergies you know about
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Towns and villages near Fern
Other occasions in Fern
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
FAQs for Fern
What’s the nearest station to Fern?
The closest is Bourne End station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Is Fern too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
About the food
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Fern, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
- 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