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Funeral and Wake Catering in Ascott Earl
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Ascott Earl? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
Planning an event in Ascott Earl?
FAQs for Ascott Earl
What’s the nearest station to Ascott Earl?
Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, in Ascott Earl itself.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Ascott Earl
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. Typical bookings include family meals after the service and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, with gravy, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
Near Ascott Earl, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Ascott Earl (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
What happens on the day
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. In winter, it’s dark in Ascott Earl by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Ascott Earl
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- The menu and how many choices
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the van would park
- Where the event is
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Ascott Earl
It suits all ages.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
For a service at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- When final numbers are due
Where the van can park in Ascott Earl
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Build in time for delays
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Towns and villages near Ascott Earl
Also in Ascott Earl
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, 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
- Events in Ascott Earl and across Oxfordshire
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
After a funeral in Ascott Earl
Ascott Earl is about 6 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Ascott Earl or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Ascott Earl is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 16 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Ascott-Under-Wychwood station is in Ascott Earl itself.
Wherever your wake is in OX7, we can bring the van to you. Whether your wake is on London Lane, Shipton Road and Heritage Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Ascott-under-Wychwood (1 mile east), Ascott d'Oyley (1 mile south-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (1 mile west), Chilson (1 mile north-east) and Lyneham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (6 miles south-east), Carterton (7 miles south), Faringdon (15 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles east), Chipping Norton (5 miles north) and St John Street area (15 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
- 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