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Funeral and Wake Catering for Britwell Salome events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Britwell Salome and Oxfordshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering in Britwell Salome
Britwell Salome: halls, homes and travel
Britwell Salome is about 8 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Britwell Salome and nearby villages. Britwell Salome is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Britwell Salome to Oxford (12 miles away).
With the B4009 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Britwell Salome. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Britwell Salome; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in OX49, we can bring the van to you. From Turners Green and Turner's Green Lane or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Main roads around Britwell Salome include the B4009, which makes travel to your wake easy. If your venue is just outside Britwell Salome, we also cover Watlington (1 mile north-east), Brightwell Baldwin (1 mile north-west), Ewelme (2 miles south-west), Pyrton (2 miles north-east) and Roke (3 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (9 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles west), Thame (8 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east) and Benson (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Wallingford Castle (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Britwell Salome includes Ewelme Watercress Beds and Bald Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Inn Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Funeral and wake catering in Britwell Salome, cooked to order
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes at home and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, with mushy peas, gravy and sausage and chips.
In rural Britwell Salome, home or the hall is usual. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Britwell Salome (OX49)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near Britwell Salome
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Britwell Salome
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
- A quote that spells everything out
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Britwell Salome?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Britwell Salome, people book us for occasions like:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Pub wakes
- Wakes at home
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
- The deadline for final numbers
The process
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Sunset in Britwell Salome is about 7:10pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Let us know of any allergies
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Questions from Britwell Salome
Is Britwell Salome too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Britwell Salome.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- The number of meals
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
- 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