Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Kennington, Oxfordshire
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Kennington? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Small family memorials
- A wake at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Kennington
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Funeral and wake catering in Kennington, cooked to order
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We serve gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for village hall wakes and family gatherings after a burial or cremation.
For a wake in a place like Kennington, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Kennington (OX1, OX14)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Kennington?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Kennington
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Wakes in Kennington: venues and practical details
Kennington is about 3 miles south of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Wherever your wake is in the OX1 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. Kennington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
For a service at a church like St Swithun's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Anywhere in OX1 and OX14, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as Simpsons Way, The Avenue and Liddiard Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Kennington, we also cover Sandford-on-Thames (1 mile east), Littlemore (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile north), Hinksey Hill (1 mile north-west) and Bayworth (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (3 miles north), Didcot (7 miles south), Bicester (14 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (3 miles south-west), Witney (12 miles north-west) and Carterton (15 miles west).
A little further out are Templars Square (1.9 miles north-east) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Kennington include Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
- Schools near Kennington include Emmanuel Christian School (1.1 miles north-east) and The Oxford Academy (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Tandem pub (0.5 miles north)
Kennington: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at St Swithun's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Kennington close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Where can the van park?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Is short notice a problem?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll tell you right away whether we’re available.
Can you cater for allergies?
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.
Towns and villages near Kennington
What else we do in Kennington
The process
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In summer, a wake in Kennington has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Where the van can park in Kennington
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it’s on the menu.
What affects the price in Kennington
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Occasions we serve in Kennington
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Kennington and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Pub wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Radley station, roughly 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether travel is included
- 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