Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Alvescot events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Alvescot.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Fresh fish and chips in Alvescot
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Build in time for delays
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ensure older relatives can sit
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Funeral and wake catering in Alvescot, fried fresh
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Whether it’s gatherings at a village hall or club and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Near Alvescot, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Alvescot (OX18)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Alvescot; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
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, fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Alvescot
Do you come out to small places like Alvescot?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Alvescot from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Perfect for your wake in Alvescot
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Alvescot and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your guests already know
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
More for events in Alvescot
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in Alvescot
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Cod, haddock or both
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Alvescot: halls, homes and travel
Alvescot is about 2 miles south of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. People in Alvescot book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Alvescot is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Here we cover the OX18 postcode area. Local streets include Station Road, Pemscott Close and Thorpes Field; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Kencot (1 mile north-west), Shilton (3 miles north) and Bradwell (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles east), Witney (6 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles south-east), Grove (12 miles south-east), Faringdon (6 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Bronze Age Bowl Barrow (0.8 miles east) and Swinford Museum (2.1 miles west).
- Local schools include Carterton Community College (1.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (less than half a mile north-west)
For event organisers in Alvescot
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
- 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