Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in North Moreton
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in North Moreton.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
A chip van near North Moreton
North Moreton questions
Is North Moreton too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to North Moreton?
The closest is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. Find your area.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
How our funeral and wake catering works in North Moreton
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We serve cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater a favourite meal in someone’s memory and memorial events and anniversaries.
In a small place like North Moreton, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- North Moreton (OX11)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose funeral and wake catering in North Moreton?
It is one less thing to organise.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in North Moreton book the van for events such as:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Family meals after the service
- Remembrance gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When final numbers are due
- How many hours the van serves
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot when you’re ready to eat. Late-December sunset in North Moreton is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- How far we travel
- Cod, haddock or both
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
Read how we price or the cost guide.
Towns and villages near North Moreton
Other occasions in North Moreton
Arranging a wake in North Moreton
North Moreton is about 2 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. For a wake in North Moreton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from North Moreton to Oxford (10 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Didcot Parkway station, about 2.3 miles west. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of North Moreton; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over OX11 and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on High Street, Elm Road and Wallingford Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Mackney (1 mile east), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (2 miles north-east), Little Wittenham (2 miles north), Wallingford (3 miles east) and Shillingford (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles north-east), Wantage (10 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (13 miles east) and Grove (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Brightwell Castle (1.3 miles north-east) and Pendon Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near North Moreton include Mowbray Fields and Wittenham Clumps.
- Schools near North Moreton include St Birinus School (2.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include Bear at Home pub (under half a mile south)
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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