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Funeral and Wake Catering in Ewelme
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Ewelme.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral and wake catering in Ewelme
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
About our funeral and wake catering in Ewelme
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. We serve cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are frequently booked for memorial gatherings and memorial events and anniversaries.
Near Ewelme, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Ewelme (OX10)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Ewelme: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
Step by step
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. A wake in Ewelme in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Wake catering near Ewelme
Ewelme is about 8 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your wake in Ewelme, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 11 miles away.
Ewelme is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in OX10, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Your wake could be at a house on High Street, Parson's Lane and Burrows Hill, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Roke (2 miles north-west), Britwell Salome (2 miles north-east), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles north), Watlington (3 miles north-east) and Chalgrove (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north-west), Didcot (8 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles north-west), Thame (10 miles north-east), Wantage (15 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Wallingford Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
- Pubs nearby include The Greyhound At Ewelme Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Space, access and the venue
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:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
A chip van compared with other options
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- No surprises in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Ewelme?
It suits all ages.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Ewelme and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Family meals after the service
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at venues
- A wake at the family home
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Plan seating for older guests
We serve when people are ready.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Towns and villages near Ewelme
What else we do in Ewelme
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, use 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