Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Watermead, Buckinghamshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Watermead and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Village hall wakes
- Pub wakes
A chip van near Watermead
Where the van can park in Watermead
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Watermead
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
About our funeral and wake catering in Watermead
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. We serve gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for village hall wakes and a tribute meal.
In Watermead, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Let us know where the van can go. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Watermead (HP19, HP20, HP22)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Watermead?
It’s one less thing to organise.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Relatives driving in can use the A4157 to reach Watermead.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- How many hours the van serves
- The van’s size and access needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Questions from Watermead
Can the van go to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Watermead close to London?
About 38 miles from central London.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Towns and villages near Watermead
More for events in Watermead
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
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.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Service time
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Watermead; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Watermead? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Wakes in Watermead: venues and practical details
Watermead is about 1 mile north of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Wakes in Watermead are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Watermead is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Watermead to Milton Keynes (about 14 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St James, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Aylesbury station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Watermead; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the HP19, HP20 and HP22 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. From Farnley Road, Verwood Road and Cannock Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Watermead include the A4157, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Other places close to Watermead we cover include Elmhurst (1 mile south), New Zealand (1 mile south-west), Quarrendon Estate (1 mile south-west), Aylesbury (1 mile south) and Queens Park (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (12 miles south-east), Buckingham (14 miles north-west), Amersham (14 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (8 miles south) and Haddenham (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Tindal Centre (0.7 miles south) and Friars Square (1.2 miles south).
- Local schools include Stocklake Park Community School (0.9 miles south) and Aylesbury Grammar School (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Watermead Inn (under half a mile south)
- 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