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Funeral and Wake Catering in Lamport

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 Lamport.

A tribute meal
Gatherings at home after a funeral
Memorial gatherings

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Wakes in Lamport: venues and practical details

Lamport is about 2 miles north of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Bookings in Lamport come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 10 miles away.

We serve wakes across MK18 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Akeley (1 mile east), Maids Moreton (1 mile south-east), Lillingstone Lovell (3 miles north-east) and Leckhampstead (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Haydon Hill (15 miles south-east), Winslow (8 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (6 miles south), Tingewick (3 miles south-west), Whitchurch (12 miles south-east) and Quainton (11 miles south).

Nearby you will also find The Menagerie (0.9 miles west) and Buckingham Castle (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.

Nearby schools include St James and St John CofE Primary School (0.8 miles south) and Buckingham School (2.4 miles south)
Local pubs include The Queen's Head pub (0.9 miles south)

Map of Lamport © OpenStreetMap contributors

How our funeral and wake catering works in Lamport

A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We’re frequently asked to cater anniversary memorials and celebrations of life, serving gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips.

In a small place like Lamport, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.

Location: Lamport (MK18)
Area hub: Buckinghamshire
From the fryer: Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
Extras: Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
Quotes: Ask us for a quote
Last updated: 24 October 2026

What affects the price in Lamport

Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:

How easy the site is to reach
The menu and how many choices
How long we serve
How many people are eating

The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.

What we need to know

Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:

Where the event is
Your date and serving time
A picture of where the van would go
Any dietary needs and allergies

Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.

Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?

Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.

Why us?

No kitchen needed
A menu almost everyone likes
We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
We cover Lamport and the whole of Buckinghamshire

Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.

Organising for someone else?

Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.

Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.

The menu, dish by dish

Pie and chips

For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.

Haddock and chips

Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.

FAQs for Lamport

Can you serve after a service at Parish Church of St Mary?

Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.

How far is Lamport from London?

Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.

How quickly can you come?

We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer right away.

What if the weather’s bad?

We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.

Which areas do you serve?

London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Lamport.

Is there a non-fish option?

Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.

How many people should we cater for?

Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.

What does the van need?

Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.

What happens on the day

On the day, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Once we’re hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Lamport; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.

First, the plan: what, where and what time.
We come back with availability and a clear price.
We agree exactly where the van parks.
On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
The pitch is left tidy when we go.

Preparing for the day

Name one person we can call on the day
Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day

Getting a price

Send us the date, the address or MK18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.

Tell us about your event