Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Caversfield events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Caversfield? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
Funeral and wake catering in Caversfield
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Caversfield
Is Caversfield too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Lawrence?
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. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Caversfield.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Funeral and wake catering in Caversfield, cooked to order
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. We’re often asked to cater remembrance gatherings and gatherings at a village hall or club, serving cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
Near Caversfield, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Area
- Caversfield (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- Numbers
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering 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 will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
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.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. 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 will quote.
Why Caversfield hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
See our prices page or the cost guide.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. A wake in Caversfield in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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Perfect for your wake in Caversfield
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Bicester North station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Arranging a wake in Caversfield
Caversfield is about 1 mile north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. People in Caversfield book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 443 places across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Lawrence, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX27, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From Orchard Square, Davis Gardens and Thompson Drive or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Bure Park (1 mile south-west), Bicester (1 mile south), Stratton Audley (1 mile north-east), Bucknell (2 miles west) and Stoke Lyne (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles south-east), Kidlington (9 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (11 miles south) and St John Street area (12 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ardley Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Bicester Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). Open spaces near Caversfield include Graven Hill.
- Local schools include Cooper School (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (1 mile south)
Should I sort the food myself?
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
- 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