Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Kingston Blount events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Kingston Blount and Oxfordshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Book the van in Kingston Blount
Common questions in Kingston Blount
Is Kingston Blount too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Kingston Blount?
Princes Risborough station, about 4.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What if timings change?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Do you cover Kingston Blount?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Kingston Blount and across Oxfordshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Funeral and wake catering in Kingston Blount, cooked to order
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We serve gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for a wake at the family home and wakes at venues.
For a wake near Kingston Blount, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Kingston Blount (OX39)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In winter, it is dark in Kingston Blount by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
After a funeral in Kingston Blount
Kingston Blount is about 4 miles south-east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Around Kingston Blount, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We serve 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 13 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Princes Risborough station, about 4.2 miles north-east. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Kingston Blount, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in OX39, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on High Street, Pleck Lane and Old Croft Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Crowell (1 mile east), Oakley (1 mile north-east), Aston Rowant (1 mile south-west), Crowell Hill (1 mile south-east) and Postcombe (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (13 miles west), Didcot (15 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Thame (4 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Thame Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Kingston Blount includes Bald Hill and Oakley Hill nature reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Cherry Tree pub (under half a mile south)
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Kingston Blount?
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A tribute meal
After a service at Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Allow for the service running over
- Let us know of any allergies
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: 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.
Also near Kingston Blount
Other occasions in Kingston Blount
- 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