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Funeral and Wake Catering for Moreton events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Moreton.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at venues
- A wake at the family home
A chip van near Moreton
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. A wake in Moreton in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- 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 are done.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
Planning help
Funeral and wake catering in Moreton, cooked to order
It’s an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater remembrance gatherings and remembering a loved one’s favourite food.
Near Moreton, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Moreton (OX9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- How long we serve
Larger groups usually 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.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
Send us the date, the address or OX9 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Moreton questions
Is Moreton too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we’ll advise.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we will confirm what we need.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer straight away.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it is lovely with a pie.
Events we cater in Moreton
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- A wake at the family home
- Family meals after the service
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 3.2 miles north-east.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- The cancellation terms
Places near Moreton
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What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall has an urn
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Arranging a wake in Moreton
Moreton is about 1 mile south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. In and around Moreton, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We take the van to 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Moreton to Oxford (about 10 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Moreton, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in OX9, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For wakes just outside Moreton, we cover Thame (1 mile north-east), Towersey (2 miles east), Long Crendon (3 miles north), Sydenham (3 miles south-east) and Emmington (3 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles west), Didcot (14 miles south-west), Bicester (13 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south) and Kidlington (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Thame Community Hospital (1.2 miles east) and Thame Museum (0.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Snakemoor.
- Schools near Moreton include St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Plough House (0.9 miles north-east)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why Moreton hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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