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Funeral and Wake Catering for Ardington events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Ardington? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering in Ardington
Funeral and wake catering in Ardington, fried fresh
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings at home after a funeral and gatherings at a village hall or club.
In rural Ardington, home or the hall is usual. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Ardington (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Ardington and the whole of Oxfordshire
- No kitchen needed
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Ardington
Also in Ardington
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Ardington; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Ardington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Wakes in Ardington: venues and practical details
Ardington is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Ardington to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Ardington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 13 miles away.
Here we cover the OX12 postcode area. Whether your wake is on High Street, Church Street and Well Street or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve wakes in East Lockinge (1 mile south), West Hendred (1 mile east), East Hendred (2 miles east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Local schools include King Alfred's (2.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Boar's Head pub (within half a mile east)
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Ardington
Is Ardington close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Ardington?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
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.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Ardington?
It is one less thing to organise.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at home
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
For a service at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the van needs: space, access, power
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:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Ardington
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Plan for a few extra people
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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