Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Waterside
Funeral and wake catering in Waterside: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Celebrations of life
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Planning an event in Waterside?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Waterside
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. For anniversary memorials and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we can cook gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
In a small place like Waterside, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Waterside (HP5)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
We park quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Waterside?
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Waterside
- Bookings across Buckinghamshire, including Waterside
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in Waterside is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route 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.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
What affects the price in Waterside
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- A picture of where the van would go
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Waterside? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Waterside
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Also near Waterside
Other occasions in Waterside
Wakes in Waterside: venues and practical details
Waterside is about 1 mile south of Chesham, in Buckinghamshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Waterside. Waterside is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Waterside to Reading (24 miles away).
After a service at Christ Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Waterside is within about 5 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 HP5 postcode area. That could mean a wake at a home on Moor Road, Trapp's Lane and Hodds Wood Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside Waterside, we cover Chesham Bois (1 mile south), Amersham (1 mile south), Amersham on the Hill (2 miles south), Hyde Heath (2 miles west) and Woodrow (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Aylesbury (12 miles north-west), High Wycombe (8 miles south-west), Marlow (11 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (6 miles south), Chalfont St Peter (7 miles south) and Elmhurst (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Amersham Hospital (2.5 miles south) and Hawridge Court (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Waterside includes Sands Bank.
- Schools near Waterside include Chesham Grammar School (0.8 miles north) and Home Tuition Service (1.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Pheasant pub (under half a mile south)
Waterside: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Waterside?
Amersham station, about 1.6 miles south of the centre.
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van come to Waterside?
We do. Waterside is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
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.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Waterside
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- 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