Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Postcombe
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 Postcombe.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Postcombe
Funeral and wake catering in Postcombe, cooked to order
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. Whether it’s family meals after the service and wakes at church halls and clubs, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy.
For a wake near Postcombe, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Postcombe (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A short walk from the party
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Postcombe
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Postcombe: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Postcombe close to London?
About 40 miles from central London.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What if timings change?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
What does the van need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Nearby places to Postcombe
Also in Postcombe
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In summer, a wake in Postcombe has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Who books funeral and wake catering in Postcombe?
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Postcombe book the van for events such as:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial events and anniversaries
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and deposit
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Postcombe: halls, homes and travel
Postcombe is about 4 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Postcombe and nearby villages. Postcombe is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Postcombe to Oxford (12 miles away).
The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Postcombe; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over the OX9 postcode area and the streets around it. From London Road, Salt Lane and Beech Farm Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Postcombe, we also cover South Weston (1 mile south-west), Aston Rowant (1 mile east), Lewknor (1 mile south), Kingston Blount (2 miles east) and Crowell (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles west), Didcot (13 miles south-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (4 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south) and Benson (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Thame Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.
- Local pubs include England's Rose pub (under half a mile north-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
- 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