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Funeral and wake catering in New Marston, Oxfordshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in New Marston.
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
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How our funeral and wake catering works in New Marston
It is an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Typical bookings include a wake at the family home and a tribute meal, with mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips.
For a wake in a place like New Marston, the village hall is often the heart of it. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- New Marston (OX3, OX1, OX4)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
FAQs for New Marston
We’re gathering after a service at Saint Michael and All Angels: 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.
Which station is closest to New Marston?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
What if we do not know numbers?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Can the van come to New Marston?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including New Marston and the rest of Oxfordshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What affects the price in New Marston
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- How easy the site is to reach
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. A wake in New Marston in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Ensure the van can get in
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. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your wake in New Marston
It’s one less thing to organise.
In New Marston and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- A wake at the family home
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
After a service at Saint Michael and All Angels, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in New Marston
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in New Marston and across Oxfordshire
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Allow a little extra
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Nearby places to New Marston
More for events in New Marston
Wakes in New Marston: venues and practical details
New Marston is about 1 mile north of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Bookings in New Marston come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Oxford station is about 1.6 miles away.
Here we cover the OX3, OX1 and OX4 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. From Ferry Road, Croft Road and Copse Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Other places close to New Marston we cover include Headington Hill (1 mile south-east), Northway (1 mile north-east), Oxford (1 mile south), St Clement's (1 mile south) and Norham Manor (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (11 miles west), Carterton (15 miles west) and Thame (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Clarendon Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Headington Hill and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Rye St Antony School (0.5 miles south-east) and Cheney School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include White Horse pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include English Faculty Library (0.6 miles south-west)
- 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