Buckinghamshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Woodrow events
Funeral and wake catering in Woodrow: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Anniversary memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Life celebrations
Funeral and wake catering for Woodrow events
Funeral and wake catering in Woodrow, fried fresh
We cook as people come up. We serve mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for memorial events and anniversaries and gatherings at a village hall or club.
In a small place like Woodrow, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Woodrow (HP7)
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Questions from Woodrow
Is Woodrow close to London?
About 26 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Woodrow?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
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.
How quickly can you come?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll tell you right away whether we are available.
Where the van can park in Woodrow
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
What happens on the day
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. In Woodrow, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book our van in Woodrow
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Woodrow?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- How many hours the van serves
- The van’s size and access needs
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Towns and villages near Woodrow
Other occasions in Woodrow
Wakes in Woodrow: venues and practical details
Woodrow is about 2 miles south-west of Amersham, in Buckinghamshire. For wakes in Woodrow, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Woodrow. We cover all 263 towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 20 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Amersham station, about 2.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Woodrow, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in HP7 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. For wakes just outside Woodrow, we cover Penn Street (1 mile west), Mop End (1 mile north-west), Winchmore Hill (1 mile south), Coleshill (1 mile south-east) and Beamond End (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Aylesbury (13 miles north-west), High Wycombe (5 miles south-west), Chesham (4 miles north-east), Marlow (8 miles south-west), Beaconsfield (3 miles south) and Chalfont St Peter (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Amersham Fair Organ Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Amersham Hospital (1.3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Gomm's Wood.
- Schools near Woodrow include Amersham Hall (1.5 miles east) and Holmer Green Senior School (2.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head Public House (0.6 miles south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
- Build in time for delays
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
- 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