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Funeral and Wake Catering in Charlbury
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Charlbury? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering for Charlbury events
About our funeral and wake catering in Charlbury
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Typical bookings include gatherings after the committal and pub wakes, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy.
In Charlbury, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Charlbury (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. A wake in Charlbury in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
What affects the price in Charlbury
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
More for events in Charlbury
Arranging a wake in Charlbury
Charlbury is about 6 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your wake is in the OX7 area, we can bring the van to you. Charlbury is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Charlbury to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
With the B4022 and B4026 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Charlbury. For a service at a church like St Mary's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wherever your wake is in OX7, we can fry fresh for your guests. That could mean a wake at a home on Market Street, Crawborough Road and Sandford Rise, wherever the van can park. You’ll find Charlbury on the B4022 and B4026, which makes the journey straightforward. For wakes just outside Charlbury, we cover Fawler (2 miles south-east), Spelsbury (2 miles north-west), Finstock (2 miles south), Stonesfield (2 miles south-east) and Ramsden (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles south-east), Banbury (14 miles north-east), Bicester (14 miles east), Witney (6 miles south), Carterton (9 miles south-west) and Kidlington (9 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Blenheim Farm.
- Pubs nearby include Ye Olde Three Horseshoes pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Allow for the service running over
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Let us know of any allergies
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
Events we cater in Charlbury
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Charlbury, people book us for occasions like:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Pub wakes
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Charlbury station, about 0.5 miles west.
What your quote should include
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Allergen information for each item
- The deadline for final numbers
Common questions in Charlbury
How far is Charlbury from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Charlbury?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
- 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