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Funeral and Wake Catering for Mongewell events
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 Mongewell.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after the committal
Fresh fish and chips in Mongewell
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Mongewell
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We are often asked to cater wakes at venues and memorial events and anniversaries, serving gravy, mushy peas and pie and chips.
In a small place like Mongewell, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Mongewell (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Mongewell: halls, homes and travel
Mongewell is about 6 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. In and around Mongewell, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Mongewell to Oxford (12 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Mary's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Mongewell is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in OX10, we just need to know where the van can park. Streets in the area include Hasthorpe Road, Shuttleworth Close and Elizabeth Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Mongewell, we also cover Newnham Murren (1 mile north), Crowmarsh Gifford (1 mile north-east), Winterbrook (1 mile south-west), North Stoke (1 mile south) and Cholsey (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Wallingford Castle (0.9 miles north). Open spaces near Mongewell include Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Wallingford School (1.1 miles north) and Wallingford School (1.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Nags Head pub (under half a mile north-west)
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Mongewell; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- 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.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Mongewell? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
What a fish and chip van costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Your date and serving time
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Mongewell?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after the committal
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Cholsey station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Nearby places to Mongewell
Other occasions in Mongewell
Why choose a fish and chip van in Mongewell?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Mongewell. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
FAQs for Mongewell
Is Mongewell too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Mongewell?
The closest is Cholsey station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will plan for them.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
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.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Build in time for delays
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
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