Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Abingdon-on-Thames events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Abingdon-on-Thames.
- Family meals after the service
- A wake at the family home
- Small family memorials
Book the van in Abingdon-on-Thames
About our funeral and wake catering in Abingdon-on-Thames
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. We are frequently asked to cater a favourite meal in someone’s memory and gatherings at home after a funeral, with haddock and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
In a town like Abingdon-on-Thames, a wake at the family home or the local hall is common. The van parks on the drive or in the car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Abingdon-on-Thames (OX14)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- Service time
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where you’d like the van to go
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Abingdon-on-Thames: your questions answered
How far is Abingdon-on-Thames from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Abingdon-on-Thames?
Radley station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre.
How long are you on site?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Wake catering near Abingdon-on-Thames
Abingdon-on-Thames is about 6 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX14 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 6 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the A34 and A415 to reach Abingdon-on-Thames. If relatives are coming by rail, Radley station, about 1.9 miles east, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in OX14, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a wake on streets such as Marsh Court, Boxhill Walk and Heron's Walk or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Being close to the A34 and A415, Abingdon-on-Thames is easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Abingdon-on-Thames we cover include Caldecott (1 mile south), Radley (2 miles north-east), Culham (2 miles south-east), Sutton Courtenay (3 miles south) and Appleford-on-Thames (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (5 miles south), Witney (12 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west). Abingdon-on-Thames is among the bigger towns we cover in Oxfordshire, with lots of choice for wakes.
Well-known places in the area include Pendon Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Abingdon-on-Thames includes Dry Sandford Pit and Harcourt Hill.
- Local schools include John Mason School (under half a mile west) and School of St Helen and St Katharine (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Spread Eagle Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Perfect for your wake in Abingdon-on-Thames
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Abingdon-on-Thames:
- Anniversary memorials
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
Families holding a service at Christ Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Events in Abingdon-on-Thames and across Oxfordshire
See how we price or the cost guide.
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Abingdon-on-Thames is about 7:10pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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- 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