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Funeral and wake catering in Ducklington, Oxfordshire
Funeral and wake catering in Ducklington: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
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How our funeral and wake catering works in Ducklington
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. Whether it’s wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and gatherings after scattering ashes, we can cook mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy and more.
For a wake near Ducklington, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Ducklington (OX29)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
- Events in Ducklington and across Oxfordshire
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Arranging a wake in Ducklington
Ducklington is about 1 mile south of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your wake in Ducklington, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Ducklington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 11 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in OX29 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From The Square, Macray Road and Sealham Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Cogges (1 mile north), Witney (1 mile north), High Cogges (2 miles north-east), Hardwick (2 miles south-east) and Madley Park (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (11 miles east), Didcot (15 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles south-east), Carterton (5 miles west), Wantage (12 miles south) and Grove (11 miles south).
A little further out are Cogges Manor Farm Museum (1.2 miles north) and Bampton Castle (4.1 miles south-west).
- Local schools include The Henry Box School (1 mile north)
Who books funeral and wake catering in Ducklington?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at venues
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
Families holding a service at Church of St Bartholomew frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How late numbers can change
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- When payment is due
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Towns and villages near Ducklington
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Ducklington questions
Do you come out to small places like Ducklington?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Check the hall has an urn
- Keep the serving time flexible
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Have napkins and bins ready.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Step by step
We arrive on time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. Summer evenings in Ducklington stay light until about 9:30pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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