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Funeral and Wake Catering in Little Ickford
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Little Ickford and across Buckinghamshire.
- Anniversary memorials
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Book the van in Little Ickford
Perfect for your wake in Little Ickford
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Little Ickford, people book us for occasions like:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Anniversary memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as Parish Church of St Nicholas, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- The van’s size and access needs
Funeral and wake catering in Little Ickford, cooked to order
We cook as people come up. For celebrations of life and wakes at venues, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
For a wake near Little Ickford, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Little Ickford (HP18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Little Ickford
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Nearby places to Little Ickford
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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.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
After a funeral in Little Ickford
Little Ickford is about 4 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Little Ickford to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire. Our bookings stretch from Little Ickford to Oxford (8 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, roughly 4.9 miles east of the centre.
We take the van to wakes all over HP18 and the streets around it. That could mean a wake at a home on Bulls Lane and Little Ickford or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Little Ickford, we cover Ickford (1 mile north-west), Shabbington (1 mile east), Draycott (1 mile south-west), Worminghall (1 mile north-west) and Albury (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (11 miles east), Elmhurst (11 miles north-east), Southcourt (11 miles east), Princes Risborough (10 miles east), Haydon Hill (10 miles north-east) and Turnfurlong (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (1.6 miles west) and Thame Community Hospital (3.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bernwood Meadows.
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (less than half a mile west)
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Build in time for delays
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Little Ickford questions
We are gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Nicholas: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Little Ickford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
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.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Buckinghamshire. Find your area.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
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.
What happens on the day
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Little Ickford; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll 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.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Little Ickford, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What affects the price in Little Ickford
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we serve
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in 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