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Funeral and wake catering in Bloxham, Oxfordshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Bloxham and Oxfordshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Celebrations of life
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Planning an event in Bloxham?
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Funeral and wake catering in Bloxham, fried fresh
Services frequently run over, so we stay flexible. We are often asked to cater remembering a loved one’s favourite food and wakes at venues, serving pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips.
For a wake in a place like Bloxham, the village hall is often the heart of it. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Bloxham (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Bloxham
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
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. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Bloxham?
The closest is Banbury station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bloxham?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Bloxham
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Classic food your guests already know
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Wakes in Bloxham: venues and practical details
Bloxham is about 3 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Bloxham and nearby villages. We take the van to 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 19 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Banbury station, about 3.5 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Wakes anywhere in OX15 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include High Street, Merrivale's Lane and Unicorn Street; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Bloxham, we also cover Milton (1 mile east), Broughton (2 miles north), North Newington (3 miles north) and Bodicote (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Banbury (3 miles north), Bicester (12 miles south-east), Kidlington (14 miles south), Bure Park (12 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (9 miles south-west) and Neithrop (3 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Bloxham Village Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Horton General Hospital (2.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Local schools include The Warriner School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Hawk & Partridge pub (less than half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace. In Bloxham, it is 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Other occasions in Bloxham
Perfect for your wake in Bloxham
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Bloxham and Oxfordshire:
- Village hall wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A photo of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Where the van can park in Bloxham
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Bloxham
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- 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