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Funeral and Wake Catering for Grimsbury events
Funeral and wake catering in Grimsbury: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Small family memorials
Fresh fish and chips in Grimsbury
How our funeral and wake catering works in Grimsbury
Someone else can make the booking for you. Popular choices include mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for celebrations of life and a favourite meal in someone’s memory.
In Grimsbury, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its car park suits the van. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Grimsbury (OX16, OX17, OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
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Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
The process
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. Sunset in Grimsbury is about 7:10pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the serving time
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Common questions in Grimsbury
Can the van park in People's Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first.
We’re gathering after a service at Saint Leonard's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
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.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We start when you are ready.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Grimsbury?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What affects the price in Grimsbury
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The number of meals
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the parking spot
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.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. We suggest:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Build in time for delays
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Let us know of any allergies
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Perfect for your wake in Grimsbury
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family meals after the service
- Village hall wakes
After a service at Saint Leonard's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- Allergen information for each item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- How much space the van takes up
Wake catering near Grimsbury
Grimsbury is about 1 mile east of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Grimsbury and the surrounding area. Grimsbury is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Grimsbury to Oxford (22 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, there is a station right in Grimsbury: Banbury station.
Wherever your wake is in OX16, OX17 and OX15, we can bring the van to you. Streets in the area include Alma Road, Manor Road and Verney Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Grimsbury we cover include Banbury (1 mile west), Neithrop (2 miles west), Ruscote (2 miles west) and Bodicote (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bicester (13 miles south-east), Bure Park (13 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south-west), Woodstock (15 miles south), Bloxham (4 miles south-west) and Charlbury (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are Horton General Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (0.5 miles west). Within reach you will find Crouch Hill and Farthinghoe Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Ash-Shifa School (less than half a mile south-west) and Banbury Academy (1.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Pepper Pot pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- 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