Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Nettlebed events
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Nettlebed.
- Wakes at venues
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Village hall wakes
Planning an event in Nettlebed?
About our funeral and wake catering in Nettlebed
We cook as people come up. We serve sausage and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and typical bookings are for wakes at church halls and clubs and memorial gatherings.
In a small place like Nettlebed, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Nettlebed (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Wake catering near Nettlebed
Nettlebed is about 7 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Bookings in Nettlebed come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Nettlebed, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in RG9, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as The Ridgeway, Wanbourne Lane and Watlington Street, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Catslip (1 mile south-east), Highmoor (2 miles south), Highmoor Cross (2 miles south), Bix (2 miles south-east) and Shepherd's Green (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (5 miles south-east), Benson (6 miles north-west) and Chinnor (9 miles north).
Open spaces near Nettlebed include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Sun Inn Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Step by step
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. A wake in Nettlebed in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- 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
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- How far we travel
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Nettlebed. 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.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen needed
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our prices page and what a fish and chip van costs.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
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.
Occasions we serve in Nettlebed
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
In Nettlebed and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at home
- Village hall wakes
After a service at Church of St Bartholomew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any minimum charge
Nettlebed: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Bartholomew: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you come out to small places like Nettlebed?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Where do you take the van?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can the van come to Nettlebed?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Nettlebed is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you right away whether we are available.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Where the van can park in Nettlebed
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Also near Nettlebed
Other occasions in Nettlebed
- 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