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Funeral and wake catering in Aston, Oxfordshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Aston and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Life celebrations
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Planning an event in Aston?
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Funeral and wake catering in Aston, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. We’re frequently asked to cater remembering a loved one’s favourite food and remembrance gatherings, serving haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
Near Aston, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Aston (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In winter, it is dark in Aston by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- Distance and any road charges
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.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
Send us the date, the address or RG9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. 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.
After a funeral in Aston
Aston is about 2 miles north-east of Henley-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. People in Aston book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Aston is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Aston; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in RG9, we just need to know where the van can park. Local streets include Remenham Lane and Aston Ferry Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Mill End (1 mile north), Remenham Hill (1 mile south), Remenham (1 mile west), Medmenham (1 mile east) and Bockmer End (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Thame (14 miles north), Benson (11 miles north-west), Chinnor (10 miles north), Tilehurst (9 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles west) and Little Heath (10 miles south-west).
A little further out are Marlow Community Hospital (4.6 miles east) and Frazer Nash Archives (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Aston include Weycock Hill and Hurley Chalk Pit.
- Nearby, you will find Flower Pot Hotel (within half a mile north-west)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Aston?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at venues
- Family meals after the service
- A wake at the family home
If relatives are coming by rail, Henley-On-Thames station is about 1.7 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Allow for the service running over
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
FAQs for Aston
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Aston?
Henley-On-Thames station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
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 come to Aston?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Aston and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
More for events in Aston
- 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