Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Shabbington events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Shabbington? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at venues
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering in Shabbington
Funeral and wake catering in Shabbington, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it’s remembrance gatherings and a wake at the family home, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, gravy and cod and chips and more.
For a wake near Shabbington, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Shabbington (HP18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Also near Shabbington
Also in Shabbington
After a funeral in Shabbington
Shabbington is about 3 miles west of Thame, in Buckinghamshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Shabbington and the surrounding area. We take the van to 263 places in Buckinghamshire. We serve events right across the region, from Shabbington to Oxford (8 miles away).
Families holding a service at Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Wakes anywhere in HP18 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Limes Way, Old Bryers Close and Ickford Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Shabbington we cover include Little Ickford (1 mile west), Ickford (1 mile west), North Weston (1 mile south-east), Draycott (1 mile south-west) and Albury (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (10 miles north-east), High Wycombe (15 miles south-east), Elmhurst (11 miles north-east), Southcourt (10 miles east), Princes Risborough (9 miles east) and Haydon Hill (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (3 miles east) and Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Snakemoor.
- Local schools include Lord Williams's School (2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Fisherman Inn (within half a mile south-east)
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Let us know of any allergies
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Shabbington?
It takes one job off a very long list.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 4.1 miles east.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there is a minimum
- If the price includes VAT
FAQs for Shabbington
Do you come out to small places like Shabbington?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Shabbington?
Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 4.1 miles east of the centre.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
Do you cover Shabbington?
We do. We serve events in Shabbington and across Buckinghamshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In summer, a wake in Shabbington has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Shabbington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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