Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Lower Assendon
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Lower Assendon.
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings after the committal
- Anniversary memorials
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About our funeral and wake catering in Lower Assendon
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. We’re frequently asked to cater a wake at the family home and a tribute meal, with haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Near Lower Assendon, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Area
- Lower Assendon (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Lower Assendon: your questions answered
Can the van park in Fawley Court and Temple Island?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Lower Assendon from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that’s common.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In winter, it’s dark in Lower Assendon by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Share the timings for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Events we cater in Lower Assendon
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Lower Assendon:
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family meals after the service
Families holding a service at Church of St Anne frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- Whether there’s a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Wake catering near Lower Assendon
Lower Assendon is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Lower Assendon and the surrounding area. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Lower Assendon to Reading (8 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Henley-On-Thames station, about 1.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Lower Assendon is within about 6 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. That could mean a wake at a home on Old Bix Road and Fair Mile, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Middle Assendon (1 mile north-west), Bix (1 mile north-west), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north), Fawley (1 mile north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (13 miles north), Benson (9 miles north-west), Chinnor (10 miles north), Tilehurst (8 miles south-west) and Wallingford (9 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Frazer Nash Archives (2.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Lower Assendon includes Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Gillotts School (2.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Golden Ball Public House (under half a mile west)
Towns and villages near Lower Assendon
More for events in Lower Assendon
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- The menu and how many choices
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Parking and the way in
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
- 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