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Funeral and Wake Catering for Lower Heyford events
A menu everybody knows: 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 Lower Heyford.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Funeral and wake catering in Lower Heyford
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Allow for the service running over
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Check the hall has an urn
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Lower Heyford
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Typical bookings include memorial gatherings and anniversary memorials, serving gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips.
For a wake near Lower Heyford, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Lower Heyford (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests typically gather round the hatch as soon as we open. Sunset in Lower Heyford is about 7:10pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- You share 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.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in Lower Heyford?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Lower Heyford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A tribute meal
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Any minimum charge
Where the van can park in Lower Heyford
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A short walk from the party
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
Arranging a wake in Lower Heyford
Lower Heyford is about 6 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX25 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. We serve all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
For family travelling by train, there’s a station right in Lower Heyford: Heyford station.
For wakes in OX25, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Station Road, Market Square and Freehold Street; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Lower Heyford we cover include Caulcott (1 mile east), Upper Heyford (1 mile north-east), Somerton (3 miles north), Middleton Stoney (3 miles east) and Fritwell (4 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (6 miles east), Witney (13 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south) and Headington Quarry (12 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Bicester Community Hospital (5.9 miles east) and Ardley Castle (3.5 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (under half a mile west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- Parking and the way in
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Food your guests will love
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.
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
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Common questions in Lower Heyford
Which station is closest to Lower Heyford?
Lower Heyford has its own station: Heyford station.
How far is Lower Heyford from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
How fast is service?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
- 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