Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Long Crendon and Buckinghamshire, cooking to order on site.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering for Long Crendon events
Funeral and wake catering in Long Crendon, fried fresh
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater memorial events and anniversaries and a tribute meal.
Around Long Crendon, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Long Crendon (HP18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: 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. In Long Crendon, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Wakes in Long Crendon: venues and practical details
Long Crendon is about 2 miles north-west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. Wakes in Long Crendon are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Long Crendon is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Long Crendon to Oxford (10 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Wherever your wake is in HP18, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include High Street, The Square and Giffard Way; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Long Crendon, we also cover Chearsley (2 miles north-east), Thame (2 miles south-east), Moreton (3 miles south), Haddenham (3 miles east) and Cuddington (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (8 miles east), High Wycombe (15 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north), Elmhurst (9 miles north-east), Southcourt (8 miles east) and Princes Risborough (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Dinton Castle (4.7 miles east) and Thame Community Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Snakemoor.
- Nearby schools include Lord Williams's School (2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Eight Bells Public House (under half a mile east)
Why choose a fish and chip van in Long Crendon?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A clear quote before you book
- We cover Long Crendon and the whole of Buckinghamshire
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Long Crendon
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Long Crendon: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Long Crendon from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that’s common.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Buckinghamshire included. Find your area.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask the venue about the van
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
We park quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Long Crendon?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Small family memorials
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 2.3 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether VAT is included
- 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