Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Stoke Mandeville and Buckinghamshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Planning an event in Stoke Mandeville?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Stoke Mandeville
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Whether it is wakes at venues and wakes at home, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
In Stoke Mandeville, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Stoke Mandeville (HP22)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Perfect for your wake in Stoke Mandeville
It takes one job off a very long list.
Whatever the occasion in Stoke Mandeville, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Stoke Mandeville has its own station, Stoke Mandeville station.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Let us know of any allergies
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Wakes in Stoke Mandeville: venues and practical details
Stoke Mandeville is about 2 miles south-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Wakes in Stoke Mandeville are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire. We serve events right across the region, from Stoke Mandeville to Milton Keynes (about 17 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Stoke Mandeville is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over the HP22 postcode area. Streets in the area include Station Road, Carters Ride and Lincoln Close, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Stoke Mandeville, we also cover North Lee (1 mile south-west), Weston Turville (1 mile east), Nash Lee (1 mile south), Terrick (2 miles south) and Chalkshire (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as High Wycombe (11 miles south), Chesham (9 miles south-east), Marlow (15 miles south), Amersham (11 miles south-east), Beaconsfield (14 miles south-east) and Elmhurst (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include National Paralympic Heritage Centre (1.1 miles north-west) and Friars Square (2.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Stoke Mandeville include Coombe Hill and Dancersend Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Stoke Mandeville include Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes (1 mile north-west) and Mandeville Upper School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Chandos Arms (0.9 miles east)
Questions from Stoke Mandeville
Can the van go to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Stoke Mandeville?
Stoke Mandeville station, in Stoke Mandeville itself.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How the day works
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. In summer, a wake in Stoke Mandeville has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Hot food handed straight over
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Stoke Mandeville, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
- 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