Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Berinsfield, Oxfordshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Berinsfield.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Planning an event in Berinsfield?
About our funeral and wake catering in Berinsfield
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. Whether it is wakes at home and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips and more.
In rural Berinsfield, home or the hall is usual. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Berinsfield (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Towns and villages near Berinsfield
What else we do in Berinsfield
Perfect for your wake in Berinsfield
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Berinsfield, people book us for occasions like:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A wake at the family home
Families holding a service at Saint Mary and Saint Berin often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
After a funeral in Berinsfield
Berinsfield is about 5 miles east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. We cover Berinsfield as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Berinsfield is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 7 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Culham station, about 2.8 miles west.
We serve wakes across the OX10 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Colwell Road, Lay Avenue and Abbey Woods Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Close by, we cover wakes in Burcot (1 mile south-west), Dorchester (1 mile south), Drayton St Leonard (1 mile east), Marsh Baldon (2 miles north-west) and Little Wittenham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (5 miles west), Thame (10 miles north-east), Wantage (12 miles south-west) and Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.6 miles east) and Littlemore Hospital (4.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wells Farm and Wittenham Clumps.
- Pubs nearby include The Village Inn (under half a mile west)
Berinsfield: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Berinsfield?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Saint Mary and Saint Berin: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you cover Berinsfield?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Berinsfield. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Berinsfield?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in Berinsfield is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: 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.
Planning help
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- The day of the week
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Allow for the service running over
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Remember the journey from the service.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Berinsfield and the whole of Oxfordshire
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
- 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