Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Hazlemere
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Hazlemere and across Buckinghamshire.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Planning an event in Hazlemere?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Hazlemere
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. We are frequently asked to cater wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and anniversary memorials, with cod and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
Around Hazlemere, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Area
- Hazlemere (HP15)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Hazlemere?
It suits all ages.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Hazlemere book the van for occasions like:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Anniversary memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is High Wycombe station, about 2.1 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
For event organisers in Hazlemere
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 work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Allow a little extra
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall has an urn
- Plan seating for older guests
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
The process
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can enjoy your wake in Hazlemere. Summer evenings in Hazlemere stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it is dark 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or HP15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Wakes in Hazlemere: venues and practical details
Hazlemere is about 2 miles north-east of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Anywhere in HP15, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Hazlemere is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Hazlemere to Reading (18 miles away).
After a service at Holy Trinity Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Hazlemere is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the HP15 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wake at a home on Market Parade, Vine Close and Sycamore Way, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Tylers Green (1 mile south-east), Widmer End (1 mile north-west), Four Ashes (1 mile west), Terriers (1 mile south-west) and Spurlands End (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (12 miles north), Chesham (6 miles north-east), Marlow (6 miles south-west), Amersham (5 miles east), Beaconsfield (4 miles south-east) and Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find High Wycombe Castle (2.1 miles south-west) and Eden (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hazlemere include Gomm's Wood.
- Nearby schools include Hazlemere Church of England Combined School (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include Three Horseshoes pub (within half a mile north-west)
Hazlemere questions
We are gathering after a service at Holy Trinity Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Hazlemere close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Nearby places to Hazlemere
Also in Hazlemere
- 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