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Funeral and wake catering in Medmenham, Buckinghamshire
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Medmenham? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering in Medmenham
Funeral and wake catering in Medmenham, fried fresh
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Popular choices include gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater family meals after the service and village hall wakes.
In a small place like Medmenham, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Medmenham (SL7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In summer, a wake in Medmenham has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Medmenham. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Medmenham
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Places near Medmenham
Also in Medmenham
After a funeral in Medmenham
Medmenham is about 3 miles south-west of Marlow, in Buckinghamshire. People in Medmenham book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 263 places across Buckinghamshire. We serve events right across the region, from Medmenham to Reading (9 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Medmenham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over SL7. From Bockmer Lane and Ferry Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Bockmer End (1 mile north-east), Frogmill (1 mile south-east), Danesfield (1 mile east), Mill End (1 mile west) and Aston (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (6 miles north-east), Chesham (15 miles north-east), Marlow (3 miles north-east), Amersham (13 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (9 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Marlow Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and Marlow Museum (2.9 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Hurley Chalk Pit and Weycock Hill.
- Local pubs include The Dog and Badger pub (within half a mile west)
Events we cater in Medmenham
It suits all ages.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at home
Relatives arriving by train should know that Henley-On-Thames station is about 2.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
Medmenham questions
How far is Medmenham from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Medmenham?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is grass a problem?
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.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Medmenham
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
- 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