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Funeral and Wake Catering in Highmoor Cross
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Highmoor Cross and Oxfordshire, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after the committal
Book the van in Highmoor Cross
About our funeral and wake catering in Highmoor Cross
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so contact us as soon as you can. Typical bookings include village hall wakes and small family memorials, serving gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips.
In a small place like Highmoor Cross, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Highmoor Cross (RG9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Towns and villages near Highmoor Cross
Other occasions in Highmoor Cross
Who books funeral and wake catering in Highmoor Cross?
It’s one less thing to organise.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Highmoor Cross, people book us for events such as:
- Anniversary memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at venues
For a service at a church like Church of St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
- The van’s size and access needs
FAQs for Highmoor Cross
How far is Highmoor Cross from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Highmoor Cross?
Henley-On-Thames station, about 4.1 miles east of the centre.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. In winter, it is dark in Highmoor Cross by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Ensure the van can get in
Get a quote
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Highmoor Cross? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Highmoor Cross
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Wake catering near Highmoor Cross
Highmoor Cross is about 5 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. People in Highmoor Cross book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Highmoor Cross is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 7 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 4.1 miles east. Highmoor Cross is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over the RG9 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Holly Close and The Glebe or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to Highmoor Cross we cover include Highmoor (1 mile north-west), Shepherd's Green (1 mile south-east), Kingwood Common (1 mile south), Catslip (1 mile north) and Nettlebed (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (12 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Thame (13 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles east), Benson (7 miles north-west) and Chinnor (11 miles north).
Within reach you’ll find Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Dog and Duck pub (within half a mile north)
- 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