Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Hardwick, Buckinghamshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Hardwick.
- Life celebrations
- Small family memorials
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in Hardwick?
About our funeral and wake catering in Hardwick
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for gatherings at home after a funeral and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
Near Hardwick, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Hardwick (HP22)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Where the van can park in Hardwick
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hardwick
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
After a funeral in Hardwick
Hardwick is about 3 miles north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Hardwick to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 12 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Here we cover the HP22 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. For wakes just outside Hardwick, we cover Weedon (1 mile south-east), Whitchurch (1 mile north), Oving (2 miles north-west), Pitchcott (2 miles north-west) and Watermead (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (3 miles south), Chesham (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (11 miles north-west), Elmhurst (3 miles south), Southcourt (4 miles south) and Princes Risborough (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Friars Square (3.5 miles south) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (3.3 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Bell pub (under half a mile north)
Places near Hardwick
What else we do in Hardwick
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Allow a little extra
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Common questions in Hardwick
Is Hardwick close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Buckinghamshire included. Find your area.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Hardwick?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We start when you are ready.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
The process
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, which we agree with you beforehand. A wake in Hardwick in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Hardwick? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in Hardwick. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Bookings across Buckinghamshire, including Hardwick
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
- How far we travel
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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