Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Princes Risborough.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Princes Risborough
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In Princes Risborough, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Princes Risborough
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. On the menu are gravy, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for family meals after the service and wakes at venues.
In Princes Risborough, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its car park suits the van. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Princes Risborough (HP27)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The address or venue name
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your guests already know
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Princes Risborough
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Princes Risborough and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Village hall wakes
For family travelling by train, Princes Risborough station is about 0.7 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if plans change
Wake catering near Princes Risborough
Princes Risborough is about 6 miles south of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. For a wake in Princes Risborough, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We serve 263 places in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 17 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the A4010 and A4129 to reach Princes Risborough. For a service at a church like St Teresa's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Princes Risborough is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of HP27 and the streets around it. That could mean a wake at a home on High Street, Malthouse Square and Station Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Princes Risborough is on the A4010 and A4129, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to wakes in Alscot (1 mile north-west), Monks Risborough (1 mile north), Whiteleaf (1 mile north-east), Horsenden (1 mile west) and Askett (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Aylesbury (6 miles north), High Wycombe (7 miles south-east), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (11 miles south), Amersham (10 miles east) and Beaconsfield (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Great Kimble Dial Hill (1.9 miles north-east) and Stoke Mandeville Hospital (5.3 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include Princes Risborough Primary School (within half a mile north)
- Local pubs include The George And Dragon pub (under half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Allow for the service running over
- Plan for a few extra people
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Where the van can park in Princes Risborough
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Princes Risborough: your questions answered
How far is Princes Risborough from London?
About 35 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at St Teresa's Church?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you cover Princes Risborough?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Princes Risborough and the rest of Buckinghamshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Princes Risborough
Other occasions in Princes Risborough
- 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