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Funeral and wake catering in Piddington, Buckinghamshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Piddington.
- Wakes at venues
- Anniversary memorials
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering for Piddington events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Piddington
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Popular choices include gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for gatherings at home after a funeral and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
For a wake near Piddington, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Piddington (HP14)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Also near Piddington
Other occasions in Piddington
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We serve when people are ready.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Wakes in Piddington: venues and practical details
Piddington is about 4 miles west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. People in Piddington book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Piddington is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Piddington to Reading (15 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Saunderton station, roughly 2.5 miles north of the centre. Families holding a service at St Lawrence's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Piddington, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP14, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on King Street, Queen Street and Piddington Lane or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Piddington, we cover Wheeler End (1 mile south-west), Green End (1 mile north-west), Studley Green (1 mile north-west), Bolter End (1 mile south-west) and West Wycombe (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to Aylesbury (12 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles east), Chesham (11 miles north-east), Marlow (5 miles south-east), Amersham (10 miles east) and Beaconsfield (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include High Wycombe Castle (3.5 miles east) and Wycombe Hospital (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Piddington includes Yoesden.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Brickmakers Arms (0.8 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include West Wycombe Rural (0.5 miles north)
For event organisers in Piddington
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
FAQs for Piddington
Which station is closest to Piddington?
The closest is Saunderton station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at St Lawrence's Church?
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 long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Piddington?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Read how we price or the cost guide.
The process
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Late-December sunset in Piddington is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Related guides
- 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