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Funeral and wake catering in Four Ashes, Buckinghamshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Four Ashes.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Remembrance gatherings
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering for Four Ashes events
Wake catering near Four Ashes
Four Ashes is about 2 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Across the HP15 area, we can bring the van to you. Four Ashes is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Four Ashes to Reading (about 18 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, High Wycombe station, about 1.8 miles south, is the nearest station. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Four Ashes; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in HP15 and HP13, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For wakes just outside Four Ashes, we cover Cryers Hill (1 mile north), Terriers (1 mile south), Widmer End (1 mile north-east), Hazlemere (1 mile east) and Hughenden Valley (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (12 miles north), Chesham (7 miles north-east), Marlow (6 miles south), Amersham (6 miles east), Beaconsfield (5 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3.6 miles north) and Hospital of St John the Baptist (1.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gomm's Wood.
- Schools near Four Ashes include The Royal Grammar School (0.9 miles south) and Pipers Corner School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Crown pub (0.7 miles south-east)
How our funeral and wake catering works in Four Ashes
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. Whether it’s gatherings at home after a funeral and celebrations of life, we can cook sausage and chips, pie and chips and gravy.
For a wake near Four Ashes, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Four Ashes (HP15, HP13)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books funeral and wake catering in Four Ashes?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
- Family meals after the service
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
After a service at St Michael and All Angels Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Travel, tolls and road charges
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. In Four Ashes, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Four Ashes? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow a little extra
- Let us know of any allergies
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Towns and villages near Four Ashes
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Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
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.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Four Ashes questions
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.
Do you come out to small places like Four Ashes?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What if we do not know numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in Four Ashes. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Four Ashes and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- 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