Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Peppard Hill, Oxfordshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Peppard Hill.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at home
Funeral and wake catering for Peppard Hill events
About our funeral and wake catering in Peppard Hill
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. Typical bookings include gatherings after the committal and a tribute meal, serving mushy peas, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Peppard Hill, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Peppard Hill (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Peppard Hill
Can you serve after a service at The Church of Christ the King?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Peppard Hill?
Henley-On-Thames station, about 3.9 miles east of the centre.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
How long will the queue be?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Peppard Hill?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book with us
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Peppard Hill
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
- The day of the week
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. In winter, it’s dark in Peppard Hill by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You share 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
- Make sure the van can get in
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan.
Wake catering near Peppard Hill
Peppard Hill is about 4 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. We cover Peppard Hill as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Henley-On-Thames station, roughly 3.9 miles east of the centre. Peppard Hill is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, 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. That could mean a wake at a home on Stoke Row Road, Chiltern Bank and Chiltern Road, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside Peppard Hill, we cover Kingwood Common (1 mile north-west), Rotherfield Peppard (1 mile east), Sonning Common (1 mile south-east), Shepherd's Green (1 mile north-east) and Kidmore End (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (12 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (4 miles east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (12 miles north) and Tilehurst (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (4.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (1 mile south) and The Warwick School (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include The Greyhound pub (less than half a mile south)
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Plan for a few extra people
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Peppard Hill
More for events in Peppard Hill
- 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