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Funeral and wake catering in Hardwick, Oxfordshire
Funeral and wake catering in Hardwick: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
Funeral and wake catering for Hardwick events
How it works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Summer evenings in Hardwick stay light until about 9:30pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering in Hardwick, cooked to order
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. We are often asked to cater gatherings after the committal and memorial events and anniversaries, with mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
For a wake near Hardwick, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Hardwick (OX27)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Events in Hardwick and across Oxfordshire
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Common questions in Hardwick
How far is Hardwick from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Hardwick?
The closest is Bicester North station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Towns and villages near Hardwick
More for events in Hardwick
Who books funeral and wake catering in Hardwick?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Village hall wakes
- A tribute meal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- What they can offer for dietary needs
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Hardwick? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hardwick
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
After a funeral in Hardwick
Hardwick is about 4 miles north of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Wakes in Hardwick are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Hardwick to Oxford (15 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Bicester North station is about 4.2 miles away.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX27, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We also bring the van to wakes in Hethe (1 mile east), Stoke Lyne (1 mile south-west), Fringford (2 miles east), Bucknell (3 miles south-west) and Stratton Audley (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (15 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north-west), Bicester (4 miles south), Kidlington (11 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (14 miles south) and Bure Park (4 miles south).
A little further out are Ardley Castle (2.8 miles south-west) and Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include Whitmore Arms Public House (1 mile 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