Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Islip
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Islip.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Planning an event in Islip?
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
About our funeral and wake catering in Islip
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. For wakes at venues and life celebrations, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and cod and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Islip, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. 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.
- Location
- Islip (OX5)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Allow for the service running over
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
We park quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
What happens on the day
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake. Late-December sunset in Islip 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.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
Planning help
Who books funeral and wake catering in Islip?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at venues
For a service at a church like St Nicholas' Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
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
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for Islip
Is Islip too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Islip from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Is grass a problem?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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.
Wakes in Islip: venues and practical details
Islip is about 5 miles north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cover Islip as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Islip is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Islip station is in Islip itself.
For wakes in OX5, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Your wake could be at a house on High Street, King's Head Lane and Middle Way or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Gosford (2 miles south-west), Hampton Poyle (2 miles north-west), Kidlington (2 miles west), Bletchingdon (3 miles north-west) and Weston-on-the-Green (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (5 miles south), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (6 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (11 miles west) and Thame (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Churchill Hospital (4.1 miles south). The countryside around Islip includes Otmoor RSPB reserve and Headington Hill.
- Local schools include Gosford Hill School (1.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Inn (under half a mile north-west)
- 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