Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Epwell
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Epwell.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Village hall wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Fresh fish and chips in Epwell
About our funeral and wake catering in Epwell
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater family meals after the service and village hall wakes.
For a wake near Epwell, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Epwell (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Mention allergies you know about
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Epwell? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Epwell?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
After a service at Church of St Anne, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
Wakes in Epwell: venues and practical details
Epwell is about 6 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. For wakes in Epwell, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Epwell. Epwell is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Epwell to Oxford (24 miles away).
We cover wakes in every part of the OX15 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a wake at a home on Birds Lane, Back Lane and Thatchers Close or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside Epwell, we cover Sibford Gower (2 miles south), Shenington (2 miles north-east), Burdrop (2 miles south), Alkerton (2 miles north-east) and Shutford (2 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Banbury (6 miles east), Chipping Norton (9 miles south), Neithrop (5 miles east), Grimsbury (7 miles east), Ruscote (5 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.5 miles east) and Ellen Badger Hospital (5.9 miles west). Open spaces near Epwell include Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Local pubs include Chandler's Arms Public House And Attached Mounting Block (less than half a mile south)
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.
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Common questions in Epwell
Do you come out to small places like Epwell?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Anne: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Epwell?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
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.
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Summer evenings in Epwell stay light until about 9:30pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
Towns and villages near Epwell
More for events in Epwell
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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