Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Goring events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Goring and across Oxfordshire.
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Fresh fish and chips in Goring
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
About our funeral and wake catering in Goring
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. For village hall wakes and remembrance gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
In Goring, the hall is often where people gather. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Goring (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Other occasions in Goring
Step by step
Nothing gathers a crowd like the smell of fish and chips. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, with chips cooked in batches as the queue moves. A wake in Goring in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The day of the week
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Classic food your guests already know
- A clear quote before booking
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Events we cater in Goring
It can be a fitting tribute.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Goring, people book us for events such as:
- A tribute meal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, there is a station right in Goring: Goring & Streatley station.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- How many hours the van serves
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Wake catering near Goring
Goring is about 8 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We cover Goring as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 443 places in Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Goring to Reading (9 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Goring is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in RG8, we can bring the van to you. Whether your wake is on High Street, Station Road and Upper Red Cross Road or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Goring, we cover Streatley (1 mile west), Elvendon (1 mile east), Lower Basildon (2 miles south), South Stoke (2 miles north) and Moulsford (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Didcot (8 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Wantage (13 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east), Grove (14 miles north-west) and Benson (7 miles north).
Open spaces near Goring include Withymead Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Queens Arms (under half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let us know of any allergies
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
FAQs for Goring
What’s the nearest station to Goring?
Goring & Streatley station, in Goring itself.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: can you come?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
- 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