Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Little Frieth
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Little Frieth and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after the committal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
A chip van near Little Frieth
FAQs for Little Frieth
Do you come out to small places like Little Frieth?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Send us the address.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
Funeral and wake catering in Little Frieth, fried fresh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so get in touch as soon as you can. Whether it is remembrance gatherings and village hall wakes, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Little Frieth, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Little Frieth (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Little Frieth
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Pub wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Marlow station, about 4.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- If the price includes VAT
- The van’s size and access needs
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Little Frieth?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Events in Little Frieth and across Oxfordshire
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Nearby places to Little Frieth
Other occasions in Little Frieth
Where the van can park in Little Frieth
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Let us know of any allergies
- Build in time for delays
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Wake catering near Little Frieth
Little Frieth is about 4 miles north-west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your wake in Little Frieth will be, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Little Frieth to Reading (12 miles away).
After a service at Church of St John the Evangelist, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. If there is not room at home, a hall or club near Little Frieth may suit, with the van in the car park. Little Frieth is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the RG9 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Innings Road and Spurgrove Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Little Frieth, we cover Frieth (1 mile south-east), Fingest (1 mile north-west), Bolter End (1 mile north), Cadmore End (1 mile north) and Lane End (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Thame (11 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south), Benson (11 miles west), Chinnor (7 miles north), Tilehurst (13 miles south-west) and Wallingford (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Marlow Community Hospital (4.4 miles south-east) and West Wycombe Rural (2.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Yoesden.
- Pubs nearby include Yew Tree pub (under half a mile east)
The process
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Summer evenings in Little Frieth stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- Access and parking
- Service time
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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