Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Preston Bissett events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Preston Bissett? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Fresh fish and chips in Preston Bissett
How our funeral and wake catering works in Preston Bissett
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Typical bookings include wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and a wake at the family home, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Preston Bissett, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Preston Bissett (MK18)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
More for events in Preston Bissett
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain does not stop the fryers
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
The process
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. Sunset in Preston Bissett is about 7:10pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Preston Bissett? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your wake in Preston Bissett
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Preston Bissett:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- A wake at the family home
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
For a service at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
After a funeral in Preston Bissett
Preston Bissett is about 3 miles south-west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Wakes in Preston Bissett are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve 263 places across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 13 miles away.
We take the van to wakes all over MK18 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Main Street, Pound Lane and Leys Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Gawcott (2 miles north-east), Tingewick (2 miles north), Hillesden (2 miles south-east), Twyford (2 miles south) and Finmere (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Aylesbury (14 miles south-east), Buckingham (3 miles north-east), Elmhurst (14 miles south-east), Southcourt (15 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (13 miles south-east) and Turnfurlong (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckingham Community Hospital (3.5 miles north-east) and Buckingham Castle (3.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Preston Bissett includes Calvert Jubilee.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- Numbers
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where you’d like the van to go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Preston Bissett questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of St John the Baptist: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you come out to small places like Preston Bissett?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
- 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