Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for East Hanney events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across East Hanney and Oxfordshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Village hall wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A wake at the family home
Fresh fish and chips in East Hanney
About our funeral and wake catering in East Hanney
Someone else can make the booking for you. Whether it is wakes at venues and wakes at home, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake near East Hanney, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- East Hanney (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from East Hanney
How far is East Hanney from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like East Hanney?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including East Hanney.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why East Hanney hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
- A clear quote before you book
Wakes in East Hanney: venues and practical details
East Hanney is about 3 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around East Hanney and nearby villages. East Hanney is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 11 miles away.
We cover wakes in every part of the OX12 postcode area and the streets around it. From Main Street, The Green and Morlands or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Frilford (3 miles north-east), Steventon (3 miles east), Marcham (3 miles north-east), Fyfield (4 miles north) and Frilford Heath (4 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near East Hanney include Chain Hill and Hitchcopse Pit.
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse pub (under half a mile south-west)
Where the van can park in East Hanney
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Events we cater in East Hanney
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever the occasion in East Hanney, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re often booked for:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at venues
- Life celebrations
After a service at Church of St James, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Step by step
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Sunset in East Hanney is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Make sure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in East Hanney, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Allow a little extra
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Other occasions in East Hanney
- 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