Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Ford, Buckinghamshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Ford.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Pub wakes
- A tribute meal
Book the van in Ford
Funeral and wake catering in Ford, fried fresh
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. We are often asked to cater anniversary memorials and memorial gatherings, serving gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
In rural Ford, home or the hall is usual. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Area
- Ford (HP17)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Wakes in Ford: venues and practical details
Ford is about 4 miles south-west of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Give us the address of your wake in Ford, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Ford is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Ford to Oxford (15 miles away).
The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ford, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in HP17 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Linden Way and Chapel Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. For wakes just outside Ford, we cover Dinton (1 mile north-west), Upton (1 mile north), Bishopstone (2 miles east), Owlswick (2 miles south-east) and Sedrup (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (4 miles north-east), High Wycombe (11 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (15 miles south), Amersham (14 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Dinton Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Beacon Hill and Snakemoor.
- Local pubs include The Dinton Hermit Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Ford; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Ford, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
More for events in Ford
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Ford
Is Ford close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Ford?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cover Ford?
We do. Ford is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. See all areas.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Where the van can park in Ford
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Ford
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Events we cater in Ford
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after the service
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Haddenham & Thame Parkway station is about 2.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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