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Funeral and wake catering in Aston, Oxfordshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Aston.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at venues
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Funeral and wake catering in Aston
Events we cater in Aston
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembrance gatherings
- A wake at the family home
For a service at a church like Church of St James, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- Whether there is a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
- The cancellation terms
- VAT, if it applies
About our funeral and wake catering in Aston
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We are often asked to cater a wake at the family home and celebrations of life, with mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips.
For a wake near Aston, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Aston (OX18)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace. Summer evenings in Aston stay light until about 9:30pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Where the van can park in Aston
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Other occasions in Aston
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Aston
We are gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Aston?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How quickly can you come?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- Your choice of menu
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Aston
Aston is about 4 miles south of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Aston. Aston is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
We take the van to wakes all over OX18 and the streets around it. Whether your wake is on Cote Road, Saxel Close and Woodbridge Close or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Bampton (2 miles west), Weald (2 miles west), Curbridge (3 miles north), Black Bourton (4 miles west) and Clanfield (4 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (12 miles east), Didcot (14 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (4 miles north), Carterton (5 miles north-west) and Wantage (10 miles south).
A little further out are Longworth Hospital (5.7 miles south-west) and Bampton Castle (2.1 miles west).
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen needed
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- We cover Aston and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- 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