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Funeral and wake catering in East Hagbourne, Oxfordshire
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in East Hagbourne? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
Book the van in East Hagbourne
What happens on the day
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Late-December sunset in East Hagbourne is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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About our funeral and wake catering in East Hagbourne
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so get in touch as soon as you can. For wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips for your guests.
Near East Hagbourne, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before you book.
- Where
- East Hagbourne (OX11)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Also near East Hagbourne
Also in East Hagbourne
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
- Allow for the service running over
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in East Hagbourne?
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
These are some of the bookings we take in East Hagbourne and Oxfordshire:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after the service
Families holding a service at Church of St Andrew frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before booking anyone
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why book with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including East Hagbourne
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in East Hagbourne
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
East Hagbourne: your questions answered
Is East Hagbourne close to London?
About 50 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to East Hagbourne?
The closest is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
East Hagbourne: halls, homes and travel
East Hagbourne is about 1 mile south of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Wakes in East Hagbourne are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from East Hagbourne to Oxford (about 11 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Didcot Parkway station is about 1.3 miles away. East Hagbourne is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over OX11. Local streets include North Croft, The Croft and Wilcher Close; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to East Hagbourne we cover include Coscote (1 mile west), West Hagbourne (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile south-west), Blewbury (2 miles south) and Harwell (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north), Wantage (8 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles east), Grove (8 miles west) and Faringdon (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Brightwell Castle (3.5 miles north-east) and Abingdon Community Hospital (6 miles north-west). Open spaces near East Hagbourne include Mowbray Fields and Churn Hill.
- Local schools include St Birinus School (0.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Fleur De Lys Public House (within half a mile south)
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Service time
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
- The menu and how many choices
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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