Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Upper North Dean, Buckinghamshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Upper North Dean and Buckinghamshire, cooking to order on site.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembrance gatherings
- A wake at the family home
Fresh fish and chips in Upper North Dean
About our funeral and wake catering in Upper North Dean
Services often run over, and we will work around the service and the family. Whether it’s memorial gatherings and village hall wakes, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
For a wake near Upper North Dean, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Upper North Dean (HP14)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Upper North Dean?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
In Upper North Dean and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Saunderton station is about 2.3 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Upper North Dean: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Upper North Dean?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Places near Upper North Dean
Also in Upper North Dean
Arranging a wake in Upper North Dean
Upper North Dean is about 4 miles north of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Upper North Dean. Upper North Dean is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
For a service at a church like Speen Church (Baptist), choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Upper North Dean is within about 4 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in HP14, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Upper North Dean, we also cover Lower North Dean (1 mile south-east), Bryant's Bottom (1 mile north-east), Speen (1 mile north-west), Walter's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Stony Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (9 miles north), High Wycombe (4 miles south), Chesham (7 miles east), Marlow (8 miles south), Amersham (7 miles east) and Beaconsfield (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre (3.2 miles north-east) and Chiltern Hospital (3.4 miles east). Open spaces near Upper North Dean include Beacon Hill and Prestwood Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Pipers Corner School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include King William IV Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Late-December sunset in Upper North Dean is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Upper North Dean? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We start when you give the word.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
Read how we price or the cost guide.
For event organisers in Upper North Dean
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
- 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