Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Great Tew, Oxfordshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Great Tew and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Memorial gatherings
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Planning an event in Great Tew?
About our funeral and wake catering in Great Tew
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Whether it’s family gatherings after a burial or cremation and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
Near Great Tew, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Great Tew (OX7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Great Tew
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels?
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’ll gather.
How far is Great Tew from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
The process
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Sunset in Great Tew is about 7:10pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Share the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Great Tew? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- A clear quote before booking
- We cover Great Tew and the whole of Oxfordshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Also near Great Tew
What else we do in Great Tew
Events we cater in Great Tew
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Family meals after the service
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
After a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any minimum charge
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Any minimum charge
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
- The menu and how many choices
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.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
For event organisers in Great Tew
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Great Tew: halls, homes and travel
Great Tew is about 8 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your wake in Great Tew, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 17 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in OX7 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. We can serve a wake on streets such as The Square, Old Road and New Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Little Tew (1 mile south-west), Swerford (2 miles north-west), Wigginton (2 miles north), South Newington (3 miles north) and Church Enstone (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (8 miles north-east), Bicester (12 miles east), Witney (12 miles south), Carterton (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (11 miles south-east) and Bure Park (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Forge Museum (Great Tew) (under half a mile north) and Deddington Castle (4.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Falkland Arms Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Check the hall has an urn
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
What the van needs
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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