Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Longworth
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Longworth.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Village hall wakes
A chip van near Longworth
Funeral and wake catering in Longworth, fried fresh
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. Whether it’s gatherings after the committal and pub wakes, we can cook gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Near Longworth, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Longworth (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Questions from Longworth
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Longworth from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Frequently, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- Numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. 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.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Longworth
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Longworth; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Build in time for delays
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Longworth: halls, homes and travel
Longworth is about 7 miles west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. For a wake in Longworth, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Longworth. Longworth is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Longworth to Oxford (10 miles away).
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX13, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Bowbank and Rectory Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover wakes in Hinton Waldrist (1 mile west), Kingston Bagpuize (1 mile south-east), Pusey (3 miles south-west), Charney Bassett (3 miles south) and Lyford (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (10 miles north-east), Didcot (10 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles east), Witney (7 miles north), Carterton (8 miles north-west) and Wantage (7 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Hinton Waldrist Castle (0.8 miles west). The countryside around Longworth includes Hitchcopse Pit.
- Nearby, you will find Waggon And Horses Public House (0.9 miles south-east)
Towns and villages near Longworth
Also in Longworth
Occasions we serve in Longworth
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- When payment is due
Should I sort the food myself?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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