Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for South Harefield events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in South Harefield.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Book the van in South Harefield
Where the van can park in South Harefield
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in South Harefield
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Popular choices include haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for scattering of ashes gatherings and wakes at church halls and clubs.
In a small place like South Harefield, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Where
- South Harefield (UB9)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why South Harefield hosts choose us
- Bookings across Buckinghamshire, including South Harefield
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in South Harefield?
It takes one job off a very long list.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family meals after the service
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Denham station, about 1 mile south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What affects the price in South Harefield
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Summer evenings in South Harefield stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Build in time for delays
- Plan seating for older guests
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
South Harefield questions
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you come?
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.
Is South Harefield 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.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cover South Harefield?
We do. South Harefield is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Wake catering near South Harefield
South Harefield is about 3 miles west of Ruislip, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your wake in South Harefield will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. South Harefield is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from South Harefield to London (18 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Wakes anywhere in UB9 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Peerless Drive, Truesdale Drive and Priory Avenue, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Newyears Green (1 mile south-east), Denham (2 miles south), New Denham (3 miles south), Ickenham (3 miles south-east) and Ruislip Manor (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (12 miles west), Chesham (10 miles north-west), Marlow (13 miles west), Amersham (8 miles north-west), Beaconsfield (7 miles west) and Chalfont St Peter (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Hillingdon Museum and Archives Services (3.1 miles south) and The Pavilions (3 miles south). Within reach you will find Horse Shoe Bay and Dews Farm Sand Pits.
- Schools near South Harefield include The Harefield Academy (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The River Garden pub (under half a mile south-west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Nearby places to South Harefield
More for events in South Harefield
- 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