Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Forest Hill, Oxfordshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Forest Hill and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Planning an event in Forest Hill?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Forest Hill
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. For wakes at venues and life celebrations, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
In rural Forest Hill, home or the hall is usual. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Forest Hill (OX33)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Allow a little extra
- Check the hall has an urn
- Allow for the service running over
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Perfect for your wake in Forest Hill
It takes one job off a very long list.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Anniversary memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- When payment is due
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Forest Hill
Is Forest Hill close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Towns and villages near Forest Hill
More for events in Forest Hill
After a funeral in Forest Hill
Forest Hill is about 3 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For wakes in Forest Hill, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Forest Hill is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
Wakes anywhere in OX33 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Your wake could be at a house on Main Street, Milton Crescent and Powell Close, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Holton (1 mile south-east), Stanton St John (1 mile north), Littleworth (1 mile south), Risinghurst (2 miles west) and Wheatley (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (3 miles west), Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Waterperry Gardens Rural Museum (2.9 miles east) and Templars Square (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
- Local schools include Wheatley Park School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Arm's Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer evenings in Forest Hill stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with a few details 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.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Forest Hill? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in Forest Hill. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Forest Hill
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
See our pricing or the cost guide.
- 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