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Funeral and wake catering in Merton, Oxfordshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Merton and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering for Merton events
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
- Your choice of menu
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A photo of the space and the way in
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Merton
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings after scattering ashes and family meals after the service, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and sausage and chips.
Near Merton, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Merton (OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Events we cater in Merton
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
These are some of the bookings we take in Merton and Oxfordshire:
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
If relatives are coming by rail, Bicester Village station, about 2.7 miles north, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each item
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
How it works
There is very little for you to do on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. A wake in Merton in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Wake catering near Merton
Merton is about 3 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. People in Merton book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Swithin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
We take the van to wakes all over the OX25 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Merton we cover include Fencott (1 mile south), Murcott (1 mile south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile south-west), Wendlebury (2 miles north-west) and Lower Arncott (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (8 miles south), Bicester (3 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles south), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (11 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (2.9 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (2.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill and Woodsides Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Plough pub (within half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Plan for a few extra people
- Let us know of any allergies
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Towns and villages near Merton
Also in Merton
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What you get with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cover Merton and the whole of Oxfordshire
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
FAQs for Merton
Do you come out to small places like Merton?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Swithin?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is the food cooked at the event?
It is. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
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.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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