Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Poundon events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Poundon and Oxfordshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
A chip van near Poundon
How our funeral and wake catering works in Poundon
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. We serve mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for wakes at venues and gatherings after scattering ashes.
For a wake near Poundon, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Poundon (OX27)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
A chip van compared with other options
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Poundon, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Let us know of any allergies
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Places near Poundon
Other occasions in Poundon
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Poundon
Is Poundon too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Poundon?
The closest is Bicester North station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cover Poundon?
We do. We serve events in Poundon and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Working with your venue
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 big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Poundon: halls, homes and travel
Poundon is about 4 miles east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Bookings in Poundon come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Poundon is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 14 miles away.
Anywhere in OX27, we can fry fresh for your guests. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Twyford (1 mile north-east), Marsh Gibbon (2 miles south), Charndon (2 miles south-east), Calvert (3 miles east) and Preston Bissett (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Oxford (14 miles south-west), Bicester (4 miles west), Thame (13 miles south), Kidlington (12 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (13 miles south-west) and Bure Park (4 miles west).
A little further out are Bicester Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Graven Hill and Calvert Jubilee.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sow and Pigs pub (within half a mile north-east)
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Summer evenings in Poundon stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
- 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