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Funeral and Wake Catering in Horsenden
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Horsenden.
- A tribute meal
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Planning an event in Horsenden?
Wakes in Horsenden: venues and practical details
Horsenden is about 5 miles east of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. In and around Horsenden, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We cover 263 places in Buckinghamshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 16 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Horsenden, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP27, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Bledlow (1 mile south-west), Princes Risborough (1 mile east), Pitch Green (1 mile west), Alscot (1 mile north-east) and Longwick (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (7 miles north), High Wycombe (8 miles south-east), Chesham (10 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (11 miles east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Great Kimble Dial Hill (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Horsenden include Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Princes Risborough Primary School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bird in Hand pub (0.6 miles east)
Funeral and wake catering in Horsenden, fried fresh
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Whether it is pub wakes and village hall wakes, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Horsenden, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Horsenden (HP27)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Occasions we serve in Horsenden
It can be a fitting tribute.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
For family travelling by train, Princes Risborough station serves Horsenden directly.
Questions to ask before you book
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each item
- The service time, and the cost of running over
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Also near Horsenden
What else we do in Horsenden
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in Horsenden is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Build in time for delays
- Plan seating for older guests
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Horsenden: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Horsenden?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you right away whether we’re available.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, Buckinghamshire included. Find your area.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- We cover Horsenden and the whole of Buckinghamshire
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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