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Funeral and wake catering in Barford St John, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Barford St John.
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering in Barford St John
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
About our funeral and wake catering in Barford St John
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so get in touch as soon as you can. On the menu are mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy, and we’re frequently booked for wakes at venues and family meals after the service.
For a wake near Barford St John, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Barford St John (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Sunset in Barford St John is about 7:10pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Ensure the van can get in
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Barford St John, and we will check the date and send a price.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Service time
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
After a funeral in Barford St John
Barford St John is about 5 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. People in Barford St John book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Barford St John is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 18 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St John often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Wherever your wake is in OX15, we can bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Barford St John, we also cover Barford St Michael (1 mile south), Hempton (1 mile south-east), Deddington (2 miles south-east), Nether Worton (3 miles south) and Dane Hill (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (5 miles north), Bicester (11 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Deddington Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and Bloxham Village Museum (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Barford St John includes Crouch Hill.
- Pubs nearby include George Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Barford St John
Is Barford St John too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cover Barford St John?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Barford St John is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Build in time for delays
- Mention allergies you know about
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
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.
Towns and villages near Barford St John
Other occasions in Barford St John
Perfect for your wake in Barford St John
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Kings Sutton station, about 3.9 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
- The cancellation terms
- Any travel, parking or access charges
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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