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Funeral and wake catering in Hardwick, Oxfordshire
Funeral and wake catering in Hardwick: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Small family memorials
A chip van near Hardwick
What affects the price in Hardwick
These are the factors that matter most:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the space and the way in
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Hardwick
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings at a village hall or club and wakes at venues, serving gravy, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
For a wake near Hardwick, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Location
- Hardwick (OX29)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts at the time you asked for. Late-December sunset in Hardwick is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:30pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Hardwick
Also in Hardwick
Wakes in Hardwick: venues and practical details
Hardwick is about 3 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. Around Hardwick, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We take the van to 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hardwick to Oxford (about 9 miles away).
With the B4449 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Hardwick.
We take the van to wakes all over the OX29 postcode area. You’ll find Hardwick on the B4449, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Other places close to Hardwick we cover include Brighthampton (2 miles south), Ducklington (2 miles north-west), Standlake (2 miles south-east), High Cogges (2 miles north) and South Leigh (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (9 miles east), Didcot (13 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south-east), Witney (3 miles north-west), Carterton (6 miles west) and Wantage (11 miles south).
A little further out are Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.2 miles south) and Cogges Manor Farm Museum (2.6 miles north-west).
Questions from Hardwick
How far is Hardwick from London?
About 61 miles from central London.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Hardwick?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
What comes out of the fryer
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’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A spot near your guests
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hardwick?
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Hardwick
- Events in Hardwick and across Oxfordshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Events we cater in Hardwick
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Hardwick, people book us for events such as:
- A tribute meal
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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