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Funeral and wake catering in Hatford, Oxfordshire
Funeral and wake catering in Hatford: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at venues
Planning an event in Hatford?
About our funeral and wake catering in Hatford
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. Whether it is family gatherings after a burial or cremation and celebrations of life, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
In rural Hatford, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Hatford (SN7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hatford?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Hatford hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- We cover Hatford and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Hot food handed straight over
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Perfect for your wake in Hatford
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Hatford, people book us for events such as:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Life celebrations
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
After a service at Holy Trinity Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
Hatford: your questions answered
How far is Hatford from London?
About 62 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Hatford?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Is short notice a problem?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll let you know quickly.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we will say what we need.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Hatford, it is dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Arranging a wake in Hatford
Hatford is about 6 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hatford and nearby villages. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 14 miles away.
Anywhere in SN7, we can fry fresh for your guests. If your venue is just outside Hatford, we also cover Stanford in the Vale (1 mile south), Bow (1 mile south-east), Shellingford (2 miles south-west), Buckland (2 miles north) and Baulking (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (12 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles east), Witney (9 miles north), Carterton (9 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Faringdon Castle (2.6 miles west) and Longworth Hospital (3.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Badbury Hill.
For event organisers in Hatford
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
- 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