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Funeral and wake catering in Broughton, Oxfordshire
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Broughton.
- Memorial gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
A chip van near Broughton
About our funeral and wake catering in Broughton
Someone else can make the booking for you. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for a favourite meal in someone’s memory and wakes at venues.
For a wake near Broughton, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Broughton (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Mention allergies you know about
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Where the van can park in Broughton
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Broughton
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Broughton questions
Which station is closest to Broughton?
Banbury station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Broughton too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, 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.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we’ll plan service around it.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
Other occasions in Broughton
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Broughton
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Working with your venue
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 will work through them with you.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Perfect for your wake in Broughton
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We regularly serve:
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Banbury station, about 2.7 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- What they can offer for dietary needs
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Summer evenings in Broughton stay light until about 9:30pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Arranging a wake in Broughton
Broughton is about 2 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Broughton. Broughton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 21 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
For wakes in OX15, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Danvers Close, Danvers Road and Wykham Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to wakes in North Newington (1 mile north), Neithrop (2 miles north-east), Ruscote (2 miles north-east), Bloxham (2 miles south) and Drayton (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Bicester (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south-west), Grimsbury (3 miles north-east), Woodstock (14 miles south) and Bodicote (3 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bloxham Village Museum (1.8 miles south) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (2.6 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Nearby schools include Tudor Hall School (1.1 miles east) and The Warriner School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Roebuck Public House (0.9 miles north)
- 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