Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in New Hinksey, Oxfordshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across New Hinksey and Oxfordshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Memorial gatherings
A chip van near New Hinksey
About our funeral and wake catering in New Hinksey
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. We serve haddock and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for gatherings after scattering ashes and family gatherings after a burial or cremation.
In New Hinksey, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its car park suits the van. 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
- New Hinksey (OX1, OX4)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why New Hinksey hosts choose us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including New Hinksey
Questions from New Hinksey
How far is New Hinksey from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London.
Could you trade in South Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Can the van come to New Hinksey?
Yes, we do. New Hinksey is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- The day of the week
- How far we travel
- Numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to New Hinksey
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Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The process
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. Late-December sunset in New Hinksey is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in New Hinksey, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Why choose funeral and wake catering in New Hinksey?
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in New Hinksey and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For a service at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The cancellation terms
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
After a funeral in New Hinksey
New Hinksey is about 1 mile south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Across the OX1 area, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
For family travelling by train, Oxford station, about 1.3 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX1 and OX4, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Manor Road, Edith Road and Weirs Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover wakes in South Hinksey (1 mile south-west), Redbridge (1 mile south), Grandpont (1 mile north-west), Donnington (1 mile east) and Hinksey Hill (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (9 miles south), Bicester (12 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find The Story Museum (1 mile north) and Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.1 miles north). The countryside around New Hinksey includes Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Harcourt Hill.
- Local schools include Oxford Media & Business School (0.8 miles north) and Greyfriars Catholic School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Duke of Monmouth pub (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Alexander Library of Ornithology (1 mile north)
- 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