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Funeral and wake catering in Horley, Oxfordshire
Funeral and wake catering in Horley: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Planning an event in Horley?
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Funeral and wake catering in Horley, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Whether it’s family gatherings after a burial or cremation and wakes at church halls and clubs, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips and more.
In a small place like Horley, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Horley (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Other occasions in Horley
Wakes in Horley: venues and practical details
Horley is about 3 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX15 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Horley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Horley to Oxford (25 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Banbury station, about 3.5 miles south-east.
Wakes anywhere in OX15 start with a parking spot for the van. That could mean a wake at a home on Manor Orchard and Little Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Horley, we also cover Wroxton (1 mile south), Drayton (2 miles south-east), Neithrop (3 miles south-east) and Ruscote (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Banbury (3 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (12 miles south-west), Grimsbury (4 miles south-east), Bloxham (5 miles south), Bodicote (5 miles south-east) and Upper Heyford (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Horton General Hospital (3.6 miles south-east) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Horley include Crouch Hill.
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (within half a mile south-east)
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Late-December sunset in Horley is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Build in time for delays
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Occasions we serve in Horley
It suits all ages.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
For a service at a church like Church of St Ethelreda, 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
- How much space the van takes up
- Any minimum charge
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Horley? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Horley questions
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Ethelreda: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Horley from London?
About 69 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the van park on grass?
Normally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Horley
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Events in Horley and across Oxfordshire
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- 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