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Funeral and wake catering in Emmington, Oxfordshire
Funeral and wake catering in Emmington: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Funeral and wake catering in Emmington
Funeral and wake catering in Emmington, cooked to order
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. For gatherings at a village hall or club and gatherings after scattering ashes, we can cook gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas and more.
For a wake near Emmington, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Emmington (OX39)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Emmington
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
In Emmington and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at venues
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About the food
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Emmington; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
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Wake catering near Emmington
Emmington is about 3 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Emmington is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Emmington to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Princes Risborough station, about 3.8 miles east, is the nearest station. Emmington is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX39, so your wake can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Emmington, we also cover Sydenham (1 mile south-west), Kingston Stert (1 mile south-west), Chinnor (1 mile south-east), Towersey (2 miles north) and Thame (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (15 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south), Benson (10 miles south-west) and Headington Quarry (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and Thame Community Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Inn at Emmington (under half a mile south-east)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- The date and time of year
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
More for events in Emmington
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Plan for a few extra people
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Emmington 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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Emmington?
The closest is Princes Risborough station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
How quickly can you come?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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