Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Finmere, Buckinghamshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Finmere.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Fresh fish and chips in Finmere
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Finmere
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. For wakes at home and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
For a wake near Finmere, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Area
- Finmere (MK18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow a little extra
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A table of photos helps people talk.
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. 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 service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Where the van can park in Finmere
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
How the day works
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Finmere is about 7:10pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Finmere
What else we do in Finmere
Finmere: halls, homes and travel
Finmere is about 4 miles west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Give us the address of your wake in Finmere, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover 263 places in Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 13 miles away.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in MK18, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Chinalls Close, Stable Close and Fulwell Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Tingewick (1 mile east), Preston Bissett (2 miles south-east), Gawcott (3 miles east), Hillesden (4 miles south-east) and Twyford (4 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Buckingham (4 miles east), Haydon Hill (15 miles south-east), Winslow (9 miles east), Steeple Claydon (5 miles south-east), Long Crendon (15 miles south) and Whitchurch (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Menagerie (3.6 miles north-east) and Buckingham Community Hospital (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Finmere include Buckingham Sand Pit.
Finmere: your questions answered
Is Finmere too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Finmere close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Occasions we serve in Finmere
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- A tribute meal
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Village hall wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Michael, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
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 is fried on the spot.
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.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in Finmere
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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