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Funeral and wake catering in Fernham, Oxfordshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Fernham.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Fresh fish and chips in Fernham
Common questions in Fernham
Do you come out to small places like Fernham?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Fernham from London?
About 64 miles from central London.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Fernham
We cook as people come up. Whether it’s village hall wakes and memorial gatherings, we can cook sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips and more.
Near Fernham, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Fernham (SN7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In Fernham, it is dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
After a funeral in Fernham
Fernham is about 7 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Fernham is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Fernham is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 17 miles away.
Here we cover the SN7 postcode area. Whether your wake is on High Street, Church Lane and The Green or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Fernham we cover include Little Coxwell (1 mile north-west), Baulking (2 miles south-east), Uffington (2 miles south-east), Shellingford (2 miles north-east) and Faringdon (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (14 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles east), Witney (12 miles north), Carterton (10 miles north), Wantage (7 miles east) and Grove (7 miles east).
A little further out are Faringdon Castle (2.4 miles north) and Uffington Museum (1.8 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Badbury Hill.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Fernham and across Oxfordshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
For event organisers in Fernham
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Towns and villages near Fernham
Also in Fernham
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Occasions we serve in Fernham
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after the committal
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St John, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
- How much space the van takes up
- 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