Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Wooburn events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Wooburn.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A tribute meal
- Memorial gatherings
A chip van near Wooburn
About our funeral and wake catering in Wooburn
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. Whether it is gatherings after the committal and celebrations of life, we can cook sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips and more.
In a small place like Wooburn, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Wooburn (HP10)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Wooburn
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Mention allergies you know about
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Places near Wooburn
Other occasions in Wooburn
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Sunset in Wooburn is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wooburn?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Arranging a wake in Wooburn
Wooburn is about 3 miles south-west of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. For wakes in Wooburn, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to 263 places in Buckinghamshire. Our bookings stretch from Wooburn to Reading (15 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
This part of Buckinghamshire takes in HP10. Local streets include Town Lane, Butterfield and Fromer Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Hedsor (1 mile south), Berghers Hill (1 mile east), Wooburn Common (1 mile east), Wooburn Green (1 mile north) and Littleworth Corner (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to High Wycombe (4 miles north-west), Chesham (10 miles north), Marlow (4 miles west), Amersham (8 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (3 miles north-east) and Chalfont St Peter (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chiltern Sound Phonograph Museum (3.8 miles west) and Marlow Community Hospital (3.5 miles west). Within reach you will find Taplow Lake and Warren Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Wooburn include Bourne End Academy (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Bell pub (within half a mile north)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
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. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your wake in Wooburn
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Life celebrations
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Relatives arriving by train should know that Bourne End station, about 0.9 miles west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The deposit and payment dates
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
FAQs for Wooburn
What’s the nearest station to Wooburn?
Bourne End station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre.
How far is Wooburn from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Wooburn.
Do you do anything other than fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
- 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