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Funeral and wake catering in Newington, Oxfordshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Newington and Oxfordshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Pub wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Planning an event in Newington?
Funeral and wake catering in Newington, cooked to order
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. We are frequently asked to cater wakes at home and gatherings after scattering ashes, serving mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips.
In rural Newington, home or the hall is usual. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Newington (OX10)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, timed around your wake. A wake in Newington 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.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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What affects the price in Newington
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- The day of the week
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Newington
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Giles: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Do you come out to small places like Newington?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What if we don’t know numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Towns and villages near Newington
What else we do in Newington
Wakes in Newington: venues and practical details
Newington is about 7 miles north-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Newington is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Newington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 8 miles away.
Newington is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in OX10, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Great Holcombe (1 mile south), Drayton St Leonard (1 mile west), Brookhampton (1 mile north-west), Stadhampton (1 mile north) and Berrick Salome (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (8 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles west), Thame (8 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Littlemore Hospital (5.7 miles north-west) and Brightwell Castle (4.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Newington includes Wittenham Clumps and Wells Farm.
- Nearby, you will find The Catherine Wheel pub (0.9 miles west)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A clear quote before you book
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
Occasions we serve in Newington
It can be a fitting tribute.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Families holding a service at Church of St Giles frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How much space the van takes up
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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