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Funeral and wake catering in Ascott-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Ascott-under-Wychwood? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Small family memorials
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering in Ascott-under-Wychwood
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Ascott-under-Wychwood
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. For scattering of ashes gatherings and wakes at venues, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas and more.
Near Ascott-under-Wychwood, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- Ascott-under-Wychwood (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Ascott-under-Wychwood; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- How long we serve
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Ascott-under-Wychwood? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Where the van can park in Ascott-under-Wychwood
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Let us know of any allergies
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A table of photos helps people talk.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
A chip van compared with other options
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Occasions we serve in Ascott-under-Wychwood
It can be a fitting tribute.
Whatever the occasion in Ascott-under-Wychwood, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembrance gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of the Holy Trinity frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
Ascott-under-Wychwood questions
Is Ascott-under-Wychwood too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Ascott-under-Wychwood?
Ascott-Under-Wychwood station, in Ascott-under-Wychwood itself.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Do you come to Ascott-under-Wychwood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Ascott-under-Wychwood and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Wake catering near Ascott-under-Wychwood
Ascott-under-Wychwood is about 6 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We cover Ascott-under-Wychwood as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Ascott-under-Wychwood is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Ascott-Under-Wychwood station serves Ascott-under-Wychwood directly.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX7. From High Street, The Green and Church Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Ascott-under-Wychwood, we also cover Ascott Earl (1 mile west), Ascott d'Oyley (1 mile south-east), Chilson (1 mile north-east), Shipton-under-Wychwood (1 mile west) and Lyneham (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as 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).
The countryside around Ascott-under-Wychwood includes Blenheim Farm.
- 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