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Funeral and wake catering in Clanfield, Oxfordshire
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Clanfield and the surrounding area.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- A tribute meal
Planning an event in Clanfield?
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Clanfield. Summer evenings in Clanfield stay light until about 9:30pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering in Clanfield, fried fresh
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. Whether it’s wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips and more.
In rural Clanfield, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Clanfield (OX18)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near Clanfield
What else we do in Clanfield
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Clanfield? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Clanfield
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
In Clanfield and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family meals after the service
Families holding a service at Church of St Stephen often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
Wakes in Clanfield: venues and practical details
Clanfield is about 4 miles south of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Clanfield or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Clanfield to Oxford (about 16 miles away).
Here we cover the OX18 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Main Street, Wicks Close and Mill Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Weald (2 miles east), Black Bourton (2 miles north), Bampton (2 miles north-east), Carterton (4 miles north) and Aston (4 miles east). Larger places within reach include Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (7 miles north-east), Wantage (11 miles south-east), Grove (10 miles south-east), Faringdon (4 miles south) and Kidlington (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Longworth Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Radcot Castle (1.4 miles south). Open spaces near Clanfield include Badbury Hill.
- Local pubs include Mason's Arms (under half a mile north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Build in time for delays
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Common questions in Clanfield
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Stephen: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Clanfield close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
What do you bring?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you come to Clanfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Clanfield and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
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. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Clanfield hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Clanfield and the whole of Oxfordshire
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Clanfield
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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