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Funeral and wake catering in Curbridge, Oxfordshire
Funeral and wake catering in Curbridge: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembrance gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Curbridge
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you are ready to eat. In winter, it’s dark in Curbridge by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Curbridge
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We’re often asked to cater memorial gatherings and wakes at church halls and clubs, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy.
In rural Curbridge, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Curbridge (OX29)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Curbridge: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St John the Baptist: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Curbridge from London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Numbers
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- How easy the site is to reach
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Also near Curbridge
Other occasions in Curbridge
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Allow a little extra
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Curbridge: halls, homes and travel
Curbridge is about 2 miles south-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Bookings in Curbridge come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 443 places in Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
We take the van to wakes all over OX29. Whether your wake is on Well Lane, Main Road and Dovecote Place or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Curbridge, we also cover Minster Lovell (2 miles north-west), Brize Norton (2 miles west), Carterton (3 miles west), Bampton (3 miles south) and Aston (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-east), Wantage (13 miles south), Grove (12 miles south), Faringdon (9 miles south) and Kidlington (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bampton Castle (3.7 miles south) and Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2 miles east).
- Nearby schools include The Henry Box School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include Lord Kitchener pub (under half a mile south)
- 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