Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Water Stratford
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Water Stratford and Buckinghamshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Wakes at home
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
Funeral and wake catering for Water Stratford events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Water Stratford
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. For wakes at home and remembrance gatherings, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy and more.
Near Water Stratford, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Water Stratford (MK18)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
What affects the price in Water Stratford
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Occasions we serve in Water Stratford
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Pub wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
After a service at Church of St Giles, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
After a funeral in Water Stratford
Water Stratford is about 3 miles west of Buckingham, in Buckinghamshire. Tell us where your wake in Water Stratford will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We serve all 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Milton Keynes, about 12 miles away.
We serve wakes across the MK18 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring the van to wakes in Radclive (2 miles east), Shalstone (2 miles north), Chackmore (2 miles east) and Dadford (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Buckingham (3 miles east), Haydon Hill (15 miles south-east), Winslow (8 miles south-east), Steeple Claydon (5 miles south-east), Whitchurch (13 miles south-east) and Quainton (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Menagerie (2.2 miles north-east) and Buckingham Community Hospital (2.8 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Buckingham Sand Pit.
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FAQs for Water Stratford
Is Water Stratford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Water Stratford close to London?
About 54 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you come to the house?
Frequently, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Buckinghamshire included. See all areas.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A clear quote before you book
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
For event organisers in Water Stratford
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. In winter, it’s dark in Water Stratford by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:30pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Read more
- 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