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Funeral and wake catering in Murcott, Oxfordshire
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Murcott and across Oxfordshire.
- A tribute meal
- Village hall wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Book the van in Murcott
Who books funeral and wake catering in Murcott?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Murcott book the van for occasions like:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
If the funeral is at a church such as Murcott Mission Room, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there’s a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
Funeral and wake catering in Murcott, cooked to order
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We serve gravy, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and family meals after the service.
Near Murcott, 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.
- Where
- Murcott (OX5)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- How far we travel
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Murcott, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Arranging a wake in Murcott
Murcott is about 4 miles south of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Wakes in Murcott are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Murcott is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Murcott to Oxford (about 7 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Islip station is about 3.7 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in OX5, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover wakes in Fencott (1 mile north-west), Merton (1 mile north-west), Charlton-on-Otmoor (1 mile west), Upper Arncott (2 miles north-east) and Lower Arncott (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (7 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south-west), Witney (15 miles west), Thame (10 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (4.1 miles north) and Bicester Avenue (3.5 miles north). Within reach you will find Otmoor RSPB reserve and Graven Hill.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
The process
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Summer evenings in Murcott stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Murcott
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Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Where the van can park in Murcott
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
FAQs for Murcott
We are gathering after a service at Murcott Mission Room: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Murcott from London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll let you know quickly.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
- 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