Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in South Heath, Buckinghamshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in South Heath.
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- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at venues
Funeral and wake catering in South Heath
How our funeral and wake catering works in South Heath
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We are frequently asked to cater wakes at home and wakes at venues, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
In rural South Heath, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- South Heath (HP16)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Allow a little extra
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We park quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What you get with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Classic food your guests already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Wake catering near South Heath
South Heath is about 3 miles west of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. People in South Heath book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 22 miles away.
After a service at St Mary's, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. South Heath is within about 2 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in HP16, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Meadow Lane, Lappetts Lane and Wood Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Hyde End (1 mile south-east), Ballinger Common (1 mile north), Hundridge (1 mile east), Lee Common (1 mile north) and Chartridge (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Aylesbury (9 miles north-west), High Wycombe (6 miles south-west), Chesham (3 miles east), Marlow (10 miles south-west), Amersham (4 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (7 miles south).
A little further out are Chiltern Hospital (1.3 miles south) and Great Missenden (0.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Pavis Wood and Sands Bank.
- Schools near South Heath include Missenden Abbey Adult Education College (1 mile south-west) and The Misbourne School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Annie Baileys pub (under half a mile south)
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in South Heath
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
South Heath: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like South Heath?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to South Heath?
We do. South Heath is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How many people should we cater for?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Perfect for your wake in South Heath
It suits all ages.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in South Heath and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Small family memorials
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Great Missenden station, about 1.2 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
Towns and villages near South Heath
Also in South Heath
How the day 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 once service starts. In South Heath, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in South Heath? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just use 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