Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Brookhampton, Oxfordshire
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Brookhampton? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Brookhampton
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Funeral and wake catering in Brookhampton, fried fresh
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. For wakes at home and celebrations of life, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
For a wake near Brookhampton, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Brookhampton (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Towns and villages near Brookhampton
What else we do in Brookhampton
What happens on the day
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In Brookhampton, it’s 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Brookhampton, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Brookhampton: your questions answered
How far is Brookhampton from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St John the Baptist: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What if timings change?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Can the van come to Brookhampton?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Brookhampton is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. Find your area.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Wake catering near Brookhampton
Brookhampton is about 7 miles east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Brookhampton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Brookhampton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Brookhampton to Oxford (about 7 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Radley station, about 4.8 miles west, is the nearest station. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Brookhampton; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in OX44, we can bring the van to you. Whether your wake is on Warren Hill, Newington Road and Newells Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Brookhampton, we cover Stadhampton (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile south-east), Drayton St Leonard (1 mile south), Great Holcombe (1 mile south) and Berinsfield (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles south-west), Bicester (15 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles west), Thame (8 miles north-east) and Wantage (14 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Brightwell Castle (4.8 miles south) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.3 miles south). Open spaces near Brookhampton include Wells Farm and Wittenham Clumps.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House (less than half a mile north)
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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.
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.
- 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