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Funeral and Wake Catering for Radclive events
Funeral and wake catering in Radclive: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in Radclive?
After a funeral in Radclive
Radclive is about 1 mile west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Around Radclive, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 11 miles away.
For wakes in MK18, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Chackmore (1 mile north-east), Water Stratford (2 miles west), Shalstone (3 miles north-west) and Dadford (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (15 miles south-east), Elmhurst (15 miles south-east), Haydon Hill (14 miles south-east), Quarrendon Estate (14 miles south-east), Fairford Leys (15 miles south-east) and Winslow (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Buckingham Community Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Buckingham Castle (1.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Buckingham Sand Pit.
- Local pubs include Robin Hood pub (0.9 miles north-west)
About our funeral and wake catering in Radclive
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. For a tribute meal and gatherings at a village hall or club, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
For a wake near Radclive, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Radclive (MK18)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Radclive
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
A closer look at the menu
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
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
What affects the price in Radclive
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Radclive? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 usually simpler.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Events we cater in Radclive
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- A wake at the family home
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub wakes
Families holding a service at Church of St John often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
Questions from Radclive
Is Radclive close to London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Allow for the service running over
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In winter, it’s dark in Radclive by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, tell us 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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