Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Loudwater, Buckinghamshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Loudwater.
- Family meals after the service
- Celebrations of life
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Loudwater
Why choose a fish and chip van in Loudwater?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Buckinghamshire, including Loudwater
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
Read how we price or the cost guide.
About our funeral and wake catering in Loudwater
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. On the menu are gravy, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for pub wakes and a favourite meal in someone’s memory.
In Loudwater, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its car park suits the van. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Loudwater (HP10, HP11)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Wakes in Loudwater: venues and practical details
Loudwater is about 2 miles west of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. For wakes in Loudwater, 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 all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 16 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Loudwater is within about 7 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in HP10 and HP11 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve a wake on streets such as London Road, Station Road and Loudwater Mill or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Loudwater we cover include Beacon Hill (2 miles north-east), Forty Green (2 miles east), Penn (2 miles north), Knotty Green (2 miles north-east) and Beaconsfield (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (15 miles north), High Wycombe (3 miles north-west), Chesham (8 miles north-east), Marlow (4 miles south-west), Amersham (6 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Eden (2.8 miles north-west) and High Wycombe Castle (2.6 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Holtspur Bank.
- Schools near Loudwater include Highcrest Academy (1.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Happy Union pub (under half a mile south)
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
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, fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Loudwater
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
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 Loudwater from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What if we don’t know numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. Late-December sunset in Loudwater is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Loudwater, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
Working with your venue
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. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Plan seating for older guests
- Build in time for delays
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Loudwater
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Nearby places to Loudwater
Other occasions in Loudwater
About the food
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
- 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