Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Saunderton
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Saunderton.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Book the van in Saunderton
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Funeral and wake catering in Saunderton, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Typical bookings include gatherings at home after a funeral and scattering of ashes gatherings, serving sausage and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
Near Saunderton, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- Saunderton (HP14)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- All the chip-shop extras
- Events in Saunderton and across Buckinghamshire
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Saunderton
What else we do in Saunderton
Who books funeral and wake catering in Saunderton?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever the occasion in Saunderton, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are frequently booked for:
- Memorial gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
For a service at a church like Church of St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if plans change
- Whether there’s a minimum
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Saunderton; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Working with your venue
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Saunderton
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Wake catering near Saunderton
Saunderton is about 5 miles north-west of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Around Saunderton, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. Saunderton is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Saunderton to Reading (17 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there’s a station right in Saunderton: Saunderton station. Local halls and clubs near Saunderton can host a wake if home is too small. Saunderton is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in HP14, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Wycombe Road, Saunderton Vale and Chiltern View or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Saunderton, we also cover Saunderton Lee (1 mile north), Bledlow Ridge (1 mile west), Bradenham (1 mile south-east), Loosley Row (1 mile north) and Lacey Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Aylesbury (10 miles north), High Wycombe (5 miles south-east), Chesham (9 miles east), Marlow (7 miles south), Amersham (10 miles east) and Beaconsfield (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include High Wycombe Castle (4.5 miles south-east) and Wycombe Hospital (4.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Saunderton includes Yoesden.
- Nearby, you will find The Golden Cross pub (within half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include West Wycombe Rural (2.1 miles south)
Common questions in Saunderton
Is Saunderton too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Paul?
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.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What’s on the menu?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Saunderton.
- 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