Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Coscote
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Coscote and across Oxfordshire.
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Coscote
Funeral and wake catering in Coscote, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. Whether it is wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and life celebrations, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips and more.
In rural Coscote, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Coscote (OX11)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
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 generally the easier option.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In winter, it is dark in Coscote by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or OX11 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Plan seating for older guests
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Let us know of any allergies
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
FAQs for Coscote
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Coscote?
Didcot Parkway station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
Do you come to Coscote?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Coscote and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
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.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Why Coscote hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cover Coscote and the whole of Oxfordshire
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Occasions we serve in Coscote
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
In Coscote and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Pub wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
After a service at Church of St Andrew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Nearby places to Coscote
Other occasions in Coscote
After a funeral in Coscote
Coscote is about 1 mile south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Coscote and nearby villages. Coscote is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 11 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Didcot Parkway station is about 1.5 miles away. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Coscote; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in OX11 start with a parking spot for the van. If your venue is just outside Coscote, we also cover West Hagbourne (1 mile south-west), East Hagbourne (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south), Harwell (2 miles west) and Blewbury (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north), Wantage (7 miles west), Grove (7 miles west), Faringdon (15 miles west) and Benson (7 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Brightwell Castle (4.1 miles east) and Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.8 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
- Schools near Coscote include St Birinus School (0.9 miles north-east) and UTC Oxfordshire (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Fleur De Lys Public House (0.6 miles east)
- 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