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Funeral and wake catering in Bow, Oxfordshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Bow.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering for Bow events
About our funeral and wake catering in Bow
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. For gatherings at a village hall or club and life celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Bow, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Bow (SN7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. Sunset in Bow is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- 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.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Arranging a wake in Bow
Bow is about 4 miles east of Faringdon, in Oxfordshire. For wakes in Bow, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Bow is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Bow to Oxford (14 miles away).
This part of Oxfordshire takes in SN7. Local streets include Chapel Road, High Street and Sheards Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to wakes in Stanford in the Vale (1 mile west), Hatford (1 mile north-west), Shellingford (2 miles west), Baulking (2 miles south-west) and Buckland (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north-west) and Wantage (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Faringdon Museum (3.8 miles west) and Faringdon Castle (3.4 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Former Red Lion Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Bow?
It can be a fitting tribute.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- A wake at the family home
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at venues
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Families holding a service at Church of St Denys or Holy Trinity Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before booking
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Bow? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Events in Bow and across Oxfordshire
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Towns and villages near Bow
Other occasions in Bow
Takeaway run or book a van?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Bow questions
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Denys: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Bow close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you right away whether we are available.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
- 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