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Funeral and Wake Catering in Bix
Funeral and wake catering in Bix: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at venues
Funeral and wake catering for Bix events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Bix
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Typical bookings include a favourite meal in someone’s memory and small family memorials, with cod and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips.
For a wake near Bix, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Bix (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Bix? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. A wake in Bix in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before you book
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Events in Bix and across Oxfordshire
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Looking after everyone
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Mention allergies you know about
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Wakes in Bix: venues and practical details
Bix is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Wakes in Bix are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Bix is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Bix to Reading (about 8 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 2.9 miles south-east of the centre. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Bix, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over RG9 and the streets around it. We can serve a wake on streets such as White Lane and Rectory Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Bix, we also cover Middle Assendon (1 mile north-east), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-east), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north-east), Catslip (2 miles north-west) and Shepherd's Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (13 miles west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (10 miles north) and Tilehurst (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Frazer Nash Archives (3.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Fox Public House (within half a mile west)
Towns and villages near Bix
Other occasions in Bix
Bix questions
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 will follow the site rules.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Bix?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Events we cater in Bix
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Bix, people book us for events such as:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
- Celebrations of life
For a service at a church like Church of St James, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- 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