Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Forty Green, Buckinghamshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Forty Green.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after the committal
Fresh fish and chips in Forty Green
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Build in time for delays
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Mention allergies you know about
We serve when people are ready.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Funeral and wake catering in Forty Green, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Whether it’s anniversary memorials and a tribute meal, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
For a wake near Forty Green, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. 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.
- Area
- Forty Green (HP27)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Forty Green. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- We cover Forty Green and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Perfect for your wake in Forty Green
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
In Forty Green and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that Princes Risborough station, about 2.3 miles east, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Wakes in Forty Green: venues and practical details
Forty Green is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Forty Green and the surrounding area. Forty Green is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Forty Green to Oxford (14 miles away).
Forty Green is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the HP27 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Forty Green, we also cover Henton (1 mile south), Holly Green (1 mile east), Skittle Green (1 mile south-east), Pitch Green (1 mile east) and Bledlow (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (7 miles north-east), High Wycombe (9 miles south-east), Chesham (12 miles east), Marlow (12 miles south-east), Amersham (13 miles east) and Beaconsfield (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (4.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Local pubs include The Peacock Country Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Forty Green questions
Which station is closest to Forty Green?
Princes Risborough station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In summer, a wake in Forty Green has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Also near Forty Green
What else we do in Forty Green
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
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.
- 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