Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Little Marlow
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Little Marlow? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Little Marlow
Funeral and wake catering in Little Marlow, cooked to order
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. Whether it is remembering a loved one’s favourite food and gatherings at home after a funeral, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips and more.
In a small place like Little Marlow, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Little Marlow (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Allow a little extra
- Check the hall has an urn
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Common questions in Little Marlow
Is Little Marlow close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Little Marlow?
The closest is Bourne End station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What if timings change?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
Arranging a wake in Little Marlow
Little Marlow is about 2 miles north-east of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. For wakes in Little Marlow, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Little Marlow to Reading (14 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St John the Baptist frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
We serve wakes across the SL7 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Church Road, Pound Lane and School Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Fern (1 mile north-east), Coldmoorholme (1 mile east), Well End (1 mile east), Burroughs Grove (1 mile north-west) and Bourne End (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (3 miles north), Chesham (10 miles north-east), Amersham (9 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (4 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (8 miles east) and Princes Risborough (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include High Wycombe Castle (3.3 miles north) and Eden (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Little Marlow include Taplow Lake and Warren Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Great Marlow School (1.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen's Head pub (within half a mile south-west)
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Late-December sunset in Little Marlow is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in Little Marlow?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
These are some of the bookings we take in Little Marlow and Buckinghamshire:
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Relatives arriving by train should know that Bourne End station, about 1.4 miles east, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many hours the van serves
A chip van compared with other options
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Little Marlow
- No kitchen needed
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your guests already know
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Little Marlow
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 confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
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Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
- 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