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Funeral and wake catering in Charlton, Oxfordshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Charlton.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Life celebrations
Funeral and wake catering in Charlton
About our funeral and wake catering in Charlton
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for remembering a loved one’s favourite food and wakes at church halls and clubs.
In Charlton, the hall is often where people gather, and its car park suits the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Charlton (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Charlton
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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FAQs for Charlton
Can the van park in Betjeman Millennium Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Charlton close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What if timings change?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the van come to Charlton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Charlton and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Summer evenings in Charlton stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, tell us 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Mention allergies you know about
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Wake catering near Charlton
Charlton is about 7 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Charlton and nearby villages. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Charlton to Oxford (13 miles away).
Charlton is on or near the A417, handy for relatives driving in. Charlton is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We serve wakes across the OX12 postcode area. Local streets include Grove Road, Little Lane and Ormond Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Charlton is on the A417, which makes the journey straightforward. We also bring the van to wakes in Wantage (1 mile west), East Challow (2 miles west), Letcombe Regis (2 miles south-west), West Challow (2 miles west) and Childrey (3 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Mary's School (0.6 miles south-west) and King Alfred's (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Lord Nelson pub (within half a mile south-east)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Charlton?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Charlton book the van for events such as:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Anniversary memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Small family memorials
For a service at a church like Holy Trinity Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
Space, access and the venue
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- 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