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Funeral and Wake Catering in Drayton St Leonard
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Drayton St Leonard.
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
Fresh fish and chips in Drayton St Leonard
Funeral and wake catering in Drayton St Leonard, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. Whether it’s gatherings at a village hall or club and memorial events and anniversaries, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Drayton St Leonard, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Drayton St Leonard (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your wake in Drayton St Leonard
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
These are some of the bookings we take in Drayton St Leonard and Oxfordshire:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Anniversary memorials
- A wake at the family home
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Leonard, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When final numbers are due
- The cancellation terms
Wakes in Drayton St Leonard: venues and practical details
Drayton St Leonard is about 6 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Drayton St Leonard to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Drayton St Leonard is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Drayton St Leonard to Oxford (7 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Culham station, roughly 4.3 miles west of the centre. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Drayton St Leonard; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX10. That could mean a wake at a home on High Street, Church Lane and Ford Lane, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in Great Holcombe (1 mile east), Newington (1 mile east), Brookhampton (1 mile north), Stadhampton (1 mile north) and Berinsfield (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (7 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles west), Thame (9 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Littlemore Hospital (5.3 miles north-west) and Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (less than half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Wittenham Clumps and Wells Farm.
- Local pubs include The Catherine Wheel pub (under half a mile south)
Drayton St Leonard questions
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Drayton St Leonard?
The closest is Culham station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Drayton St Leonard.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Do you cover Drayton St Leonard?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Drayton St Leonard is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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What affects the price in Drayton St Leonard
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer evenings in Drayton St Leonard stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
What the van needs
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Drayton St Leonard
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
See how we price or the cost guide.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Build in time for delays
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
We park quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
- 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