Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Shalstone
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Shalstone and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral and wake catering in Shalstone
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Shalstone
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Typical bookings include wakes at venues and memorial gatherings, serving cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In rural Shalstone, home or the hall is usual. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Shalstone (MK18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow a little extra
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
For event organisers in Shalstone
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Nearby places to Shalstone
Also in Shalstone
Arranging a wake in Shalstone
Shalstone is in Buckinghamshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Shalstone. We serve all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 13 miles away.
Here we cover the MK18 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Shalstone, we also cover Water Stratford (2 miles south), Dadford (2 miles north-east), Radclive (3 miles south-east) and Chackmore (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Buckingham (4 miles south-east), Winslow (10 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (7 miles south-east), Tingewick (3 miles south), Whitchurch (14 miles south-east) and Quainton (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaumont Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and The Menagerie (2 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Buckingham Sand Pit.
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Buckinghamshire, including Shalstone
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
How the day works
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. Late-December sunset in Shalstone is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:30pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Related guides
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Shalstone
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Edward?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Shalstone from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Shalstone?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cover Shalstone?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Shalstone. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is typically made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Events we cater in Shalstone
It suits all ages.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Shalstone:
- Wakes at home
- Village hall wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Edward, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
- 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