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Funeral and wake catering in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Bodicote and across Oxfordshire.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after the committal
- Village hall wakes
Book the van in Bodicote
What affects the price in Bodicote
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
About our funeral and wake catering in Bodicote
We cook as people come up. Whether it is wakes at church halls and clubs and life celebrations, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips for your guests.
In Bodicote, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its car park suits the van. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Bodicote (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Bodicote: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St John the Baptist: can you come?
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’ll gather.
Is Bodicote close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that’s common.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask the venue about the van
- Build in time for delays
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Bodicote; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Bodicote? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Organising for someone else?
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.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bodicote?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why Bodicote hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Arranging a wake in Bodicote
Bodicote is about 2 miles south-east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Bodicote to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 20 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Banbury station, roughly 1.5 miles north of the centre.
Anywhere in OX15, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include High Street, Dunnock Road and Oxford Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover wakes in Grimsbury (2 miles north), Banbury (2 miles north-west) and Milton (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Bicester (12 miles south-east), Kidlington (15 miles south), Bure Park (11 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Woodstock (13 miles south) and Bloxham (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Bloxham Village Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Horton General Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bodicote include Farthinghoe Nature Reserve and Crouch Hill.
- Local schools include Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sports College (0.9 miles north-west) and English Language Training (1.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Horse and Jockey pub (within half a mile west)
Also in Bodicote
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 nobody has to miss the wake.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Where the van can park in Bodicote
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- 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