Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Naphill events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Naphill.
- Pub wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Funeral and wake catering for Naphill events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Naphill
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Typical bookings include a favourite meal in someone’s memory and village hall wakes, with sausage and chips, gravy and mushy peas.
For a wake near Naphill, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Naphill (HP14)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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 is fried on the spot.
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.
Occasions we serve in Naphill
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
In Naphill and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Small family memorials
- Anniversary memorials
- Pub wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Saunderton station is about 2.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any travel, parking or access charges
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. Late-December sunset in Naphill is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Allow a little extra
- Check the hall has an urn
We start when you give the word.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Arranging a wake in Naphill
Naphill is about 3 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. For a wake in Naphill, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. Naphill is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Naphill to Reading (17 miles away).
If there isn’t room at home, a hall or club near Naphill may suit, with the van in the car park. After a service at Church of St Botolph, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Naphill, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP14. We can serve a wake on streets such as Christopher Close, Main Road and Purssells Meadow, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Walter's Ash (1 mile north-west), Lower North Dean (1 mile north-east), Hughenden Valley (1 mile east), Upper North Dean (1 mile north) and Downley (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to Aylesbury (11 miles north), High Wycombe (3 miles south-east), Chesham (8 miles north-east), Marlow (6 miles south), Amersham (8 miles east) and Beaconsfield (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find West Wycombe Rural (2.5 miles south-west) and High Wycombe Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Naphill include Pipers Corner School (1.4 miles east) and The Royal Grammar School (2.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Wheel pub (under half a mile south-east)
Places near Naphill
Other occasions in Naphill
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Expected numbers
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Naphill? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Naphill questions
Which station is closest to Naphill?
The closest is Saunderton station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Naphill?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you cover Naphill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Naphill is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
- 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