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Funeral and wake catering in Hempton, Oxfordshire
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Hempton and across Oxfordshire.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at venues
- A tribute meal
Fresh fish and chips in Hempton
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Hempton
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Popular choices include mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for memorial gatherings and pub wakes.
For a wake near Hempton, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Hempton (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Hempton
What’s the nearest station to Hempton?
The closest is Kings Sutton station, roughly 4 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at Saint John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
Can the van come to Hempton?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Hempton is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can 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. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Occasions we serve in Hempton
It takes one job off a very long list.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hempton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- A tribute meal
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
For a service at a church like Saint John the Evangelist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if plans change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the price includes, item by item
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- The minimum booking
- Access and parking
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hempton?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Hempton hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your guests already know
- Events in Hempton and across Oxfordshire
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
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.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Wakes in Hempton: venues and practical details
Hempton is about 6 miles south of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Bookings in Hempton come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hempton to Oxford (17 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Kings Sutton station, about 4 miles north-east.
Wakes anywhere in OX15 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From Hempton Road, The Lane and St John's Way or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Barford St Michael (1 mile north-west), Barford St John (1 mile north-west), Deddington (1 mile east), Nether Worton (2 miles south-west) and Dane Hill (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (6 miles north), Bicester (10 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (12 miles south), Bure Park (10 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Bloxham Village Museum (2.5 miles north) and Deddington Castle (1.6 miles east). The countryside around Hempton includes Crouch Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find George Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we’ll adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. Summer evenings in Hempton stay light until about 9:30pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Hempton
Other occasions in Hempton
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Ask the venue about the van
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
- 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