Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Fencott, Oxfordshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Fencott.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at venues
Funeral and wake catering in Fencott
Takeaway run or book a van?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Fencott
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We’re frequently asked to cater memorial events and anniversaries and gatherings after scattering ashes, with gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In a small place like Fencott, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Area
- Fencott (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Fencott
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Nearby places to Fencott
More for events in Fencott
Common questions in Fencott
We are gathering after a service at Murcott Mission Room: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Fencott from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Do you cover Fencott?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Fencott. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- Parking and the way in
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the van would park
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Fencott?
It takes one job off a very long list.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Islip station, about 3.2 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- How much space the van takes up
Fencott: halls, homes and travel
Fencott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Wakes in Fencott are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Fencott to Oxford (about 7 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Murcott Mission Room, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We take the van to wakes all over OX5. Other places close to Fencott we cover include Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Merton (1 mile north), Upper Arncott (2 miles east) and Wendlebury (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bicester Avenue (3.2 miles north) and Bicester Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Fencott includes Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Crown pub (0.9 miles west)
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Fencott?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Allow for the service running over
- Plan for a few extra people
- Have chairs for those who need them
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
What happens on the day
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In Fencott, it is dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or OX5 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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