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Funeral and Wake Catering in Middle Assendon
Funeral and wake catering in Middle Assendon: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- A wake at the family home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A tribute meal
Fresh fish and chips in Middle Assendon
Why choose a fish and chip van in Middle Assendon?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Middle Assendon
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Funeral and wake catering in Middle Assendon, cooked to order
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Whether it is celebrations of life and gatherings after the committal, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
Near Middle Assendon, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Middle Assendon (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we will adjust start times and pace to suit your wake. Summer evenings in Middle Assendon stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
What affects the price in Middle Assendon
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Middle Assendon
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Arranging a wake in Middle Assendon
Middle Assendon is about 6 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. In and around Middle Assendon, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. Middle Assendon is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Middle Assendon to Reading (about 8 miles away).
After a service at Church of St James, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Middle Assendon is within about 5 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the RG9 postcode area. Streets in the area include Fawley Bottom Lane and White Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Middle Assendon, we also cover Bix (1 mile south-west), Fawley Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Assendon (1 mile south-east), Fawley (1 mile east) and Catslip (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles south-east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (9 miles north) and Tilehurst (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Frazer Nash Archives (3.1 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Rainbow Inn (within half a mile south-west)
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
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Middle Assendon: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Middle Assendon?
The closest is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Is Middle Assendon too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you need power or water?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It is worth planning some cover for the queue.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Middle Assendon?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan for a few extra people
- Make sure older relatives can sit
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
- 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