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Funeral and wake catering in Enslow, Oxfordshire
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Enslow? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes at venues
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
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Funeral and wake catering in Enslow, fried fresh
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. For gatherings at home after a funeral and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we can cook sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Enslow, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Enslow (OX5)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Enslow
How far is Enslow from London?
About 57 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Enslow?
Tackley station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow for the service running over
- Allow a little extra
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- The length of service
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Expected numbers
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
Nearby places to Enslow
Other occasions in Enslow
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will 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.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Arranging a wake in Enslow
Enslow is about 7 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Enslow and the surrounding area. Enslow is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Enslow to Oxford (8 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of Holy Cross, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
For wakes in OX5, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Station Road, Lince Lane and Ingleby Paddocks; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Enslow we cover include Bletchingdon (1 mile east), Kirtlington (1 mile north-east), Hampton Poyle (2 miles south-east), Kidlington (3 miles south) and Weston-on-the-Green (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (8 miles south), Banbury (14 miles north), Bicester (7 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (10 miles south-west) and Carterton (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.6 miles west). Within reach you will find Woodsides Meadow.
- Local schools include The Marlborough Church of England School (2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Rock Of Gibraltar Public House (less than half a mile west)
How the day works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. Sunset in Enslow is about 7:10pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Enslow? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Related guides
- 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