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Funeral and wake catering in Bicester, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Bicester.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Pub wakes
Fresh fish and chips in Bicester
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Bicester
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. For gatherings at home after a funeral and wakes at church halls and clubs, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
In a town like Bicester, a wake at the family home or the local hall is common. The van parks on the drive or in the car park. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Bicester (OX26, OX27)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Perfect for your wake in Bicester
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
These are some of the bookings we take around Bicester:
- Anniversary memorials
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Families holding a service at Church of St Edburg often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How allergens are handled
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In Bicester, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bicester?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- A clear quote before booking
- Events in Bicester and across Oxfordshire
- No kitchen needed
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Your choice of menu
- Travel, tolls and road charges
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Send us the date, the address or OX26 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Bicester questions
What’s the nearest station to Bicester?
Bicester North station, in Bicester itself.
How far is Bicester from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Should I sort the food myself?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Towns and villages near Bicester
What else we do in Bicester
After a funeral in Bicester
Bicester is about 11 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. People in Bicester book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Bicester is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 11 miles away.
Relatives driving in can use the A4095 and B4100 to reach Bicester. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Bicester has its own station, Bicester North station.
Here we cover the OX26 and OX27 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. From Market Square, Market End Way and London Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. You’ll find Bicester on the A4095 and B4100, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Bicester, we also cover Bure Park (1 mile north), Caversfield (1 mile north), Bucknell (2 miles north-west), Stratton Audley (3 miles north-east) and Stoke Lyne (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (11 miles south), Banbury (14 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles south-east), Kidlington (8 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (10 miles south) and St John Street area (11 miles south-west). Being one of Oxfordshire’s larger places, Bicester has lots of places where the van can park.
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Community Hospital (under half a mile south) and Bicester Village (0.7 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Schools near Bicester include Bicester Technology Studio (less than half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- 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