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Funeral and Wake Catering in Hinksey Hill
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Hinksey Hill.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembrance gatherings
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About our funeral and wake catering in Hinksey Hill
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. We are often asked to cater pub wakes and small family memorials, serving haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a wake near Hinksey Hill, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Hinksey Hill (OX1)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Hinksey Hill
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many people are eating
- Your choice of menu
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Step by step
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in Hinksey Hill is about 7:10pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Hinksey Hill? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Build in time for delays
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Where the van can park in Hinksey Hill
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Nearby places to Hinksey Hill
What else we do in Hinksey Hill
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it is hot, crisp and generous.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements 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.
Hinksey Hill: your questions answered
Is Hinksey Hill close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Hinksey Hill?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 2 miles away.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is normally simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Hinksey Hill and across Oxfordshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Hinksey Hill: halls, homes and travel
Hinksey Hill is about 2 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. For a wake in Hinksey Hill, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Hinksey Hill. Hinksey Hill is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Oxford station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre.
Wherever your wake is in OX1, we can bring the van to you. Your wake could be at a house on Betty Lane, Badger Lane and Hinksey Hill or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Hinksey Hill, we also cover South Hinksey (1 mile north), Redbridge (1 mile east), Chilswell (1 mile west), New Hinksey (1 mile north-east) and Bayworth (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Story Museum (1.8 miles north) and Westgate Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
- Local schools include Greyfriars Catholic School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The General Elliot pub (0.7 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Alexander Library of Ornithology (2 miles north-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