Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Kidlington events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Kidlington and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering for Kidlington events
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Kidlington; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a 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.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering in Kidlington, fried fresh
Someone else can make the booking for you. We are often asked to cater family meals after the service and wakes at home, with sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Around Kidlington, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Tell us about parking for the van. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Kidlington (OX5)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Kidlington
Which station is closest to Kidlington?
Oxford Parkway station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre.
Is Kidlington close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can you cater for allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Nearby places to Kidlington
Other occasions in Kidlington
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Service time
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- The minimum booking
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the parking spot
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
After a funeral in Kidlington
Kidlington is about 5 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your wake in Kidlington, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Kidlington is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Oxford Parkway station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre.
Wakes anywhere in OX5 start with a parking spot for the van. Local streets include High Street, Sterling Road and Exeter Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Main roads around Kidlington include the A4260, which makes travel to your wake easy. Other places close to Kidlington we cover include Gosford (1 mile south-east), Hampton Poyle (1 mile north-east), Islip (2 miles east), Bletchingdon (2 miles north) and Enslow (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (5 miles south-east), Didcot (15 miles south), Bicester (8 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (10 miles south), Witney (9 miles west) and Carterton (14 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Oxford Castle (4.9 miles south) and Acland Hospital (4.3 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
- Local schools include Gosford Hill School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (under half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Kidlington
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Why choose a fish and chip van in Kidlington?
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 frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Kidlington
- No surprises in your quote
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cover Kidlington and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Hot food handed straight over
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
- Plan for a few extra people
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
- 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