Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Childrey
Funeral and wake catering in Childrey: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Anniversary memorials
- Small family memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Fresh fish and chips in Childrey
Who books funeral and wake catering in Childrey?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial gatherings
- Small family memorials
- Family meals after the service
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- The cancellation terms
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Childrey
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. Typical bookings include a tribute meal and a wake at the family home, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake near Childrey, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Location
- Childrey (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
After a funeral in Childrey
Childrey is about 2 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Childrey or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Childrey to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
Childrey is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in OX12 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Local streets include High Street, Hollow Way and Stowhill; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Childrey, we cover West Challow (1 mile north-east), East Challow (1 mile east), Letcombe Regis (1 mile south-east), Letcombe Bassett (2 miles south-east) and Wantage (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east) and Faringdon (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (3.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Schools near Childrey include King Alfred's (2.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Hatchet Public House (within half a mile south)
Food your guests will love
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.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
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Also in Childrey
Childrey: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Childrey from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Do you come to Childrey?
Yes, we do. Childrey is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Sunset in Childrey is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Childrey?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Childrey
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Childrey
If you’re 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 are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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’ll work through them with you.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- Service time
- The number of meals
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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