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Funeral and wake catering in Wooburn Common, Buckinghamshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Wooburn Common.
- Pub wakes
- Village hall wakes
- A tribute meal
Planning an event in Wooburn Common?
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wooburn Common?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Wooburn Common
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Bookings across Buckinghamshire, including Wooburn Common
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Wooburn Common
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. For village hall wakes and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Wooburn Common, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Wooburn Common (HP10)
- Area hub
- Buckinghamshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Wakes in Wooburn Common: venues and practical details
Wooburn Common is about 2 miles south-west of Beaconsfield, in Buckinghamshire. From the centre of Wooburn Common to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Wooburn Common is one of 263 towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Wooburn Common to Reading (about 16 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Bourne End station is about 1.9 miles away.
We take the van to wakes all over HP10. Whether your wake is on Green Common Lane and Wooburn Common Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Berghers Hill (1 mile west), Hedsor (1 mile south-west), Wooburn (1 mile west), Littleworth Corner (1 mile south-east) and Wooburn Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (5 miles north-west), Chesham (9 miles north), Marlow (5 miles west), Amersham (7 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (5 miles east) and Princes Risborough (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include High Wycombe Castle (4.9 miles north-west) and Marlow Community Hospital (4.4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Warren Nature Reserve and Taplow Lake.
- Local schools include Bourne End Academy (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Royal Standard pub (less than half a mile south-west)
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What affects the price in Wooburn Common
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. Summer evenings in Wooburn Common stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Common questions in Wooburn Common
How far is Wooburn Common from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Wooburn Common?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
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 fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Allow a little extra
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Wooburn Common?
It works for everyone.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
For a service at a church like Church of St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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