Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Lyford
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Lyford and across Oxfordshire.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Pub wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Planning an event in Lyford?
Lyford: halls, homes and travel
Lyford is about 4 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX12 area, we can bring the van to you. Lyford is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 11 miles away.
We take the van to wakes all over OX12. For wakes just outside Lyford, we cover Charney Bassett (1 mile west), West Hanney (1 mile south-east), Denchworth (2 miles south), Kingston Bagpuize (3 miles north) and Pusey (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles east), Witney (10 miles north), Carterton (11 miles north-west) and Wantage (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Abingdon Community Hospital (6 miles east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (3.1 miles north). Within reach you will find Hitchcopse Pit and Chain Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers pub (0.8 miles west)
Funeral and wake catering in Lyford, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We’re frequently asked to cater remembering a loved one’s favourite food and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, with cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Lyford, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Lyford (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Organising for someone else?
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What affects the price in Lyford
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- Access and parking
- The length of service
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Towns and villages near Lyford
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The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Where the van can park in Lyford
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Lyford and across Oxfordshire
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
FAQs for Lyford
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Lyford from London?
About 58 miles from central London.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Do you come to Lyford?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Lyford is within our area and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Who clears up?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
What happens on the day
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. After that, it’s a steady flow to the hatch. Summer evenings in Lyford stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the van can get in
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
- 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