Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Bletchingdon events
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Bletchingdon.
- Pub wakes
- A tribute meal
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Bletchingdon
About our funeral and wake catering in Bletchingdon
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Popular choices include pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we’re regularly asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
In rural Bletchingdon, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Bletchingdon (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it is a favourite with children.
How it works
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out at the time you asked for. In winter, it’s dark in Bletchingdon by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
Questions from Bletchingdon
Do you come out to small places like Bletchingdon?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Bletchingdon?
Tackley station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Mention allergies you know about
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Keep the serving time flexible
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bletchingdon?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Bletchingdon hosts choose us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Bletchingdon
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or OX5 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Bletchingdon
What else we do in Bletchingdon
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Wakes in Bletchingdon: venues and practical details
Bletchingdon is about 6 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Bletchingdon and nearby villages. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Tackley station, about 2.1 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX5, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Station Road, St Giles and Annesley Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Bletchingdon, we cover Enslow (1 mile west), Kirtlington (1 mile north), Hampton Poyle (1 mile south), Weston-on-the-Green (2 miles east) and Kidlington (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (7 miles south), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (6 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (10 miles south-west) and Carterton (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (5.7 miles north-east) and Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (3.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Woodsides Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Blacks Head Public House (within half a mile 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