Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Pusey, Oxfordshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Pusey.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Life celebrations
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Fresh fish and chips in Pusey
Funeral and wake catering in Pusey, fried fresh
Services frequently run over, and we will work around the service and the family. For a wake at the family home and anniversary memorials, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips for your guests.
In rural Pusey, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Pusey (SN7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Ask the venue about the van
- Let us know of any allergies
- Build in time for delays
Remember the journey from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Events we cater in Pusey
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Whatever the occasion in Pusey, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are frequently booked for:
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
- When payment is due
Arranging a wake in Pusey
Pusey is about 6 miles north-west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. For a wake in Pusey, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Pusey. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
For wakes in SN7, we just need to know where the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in Charney Bassett (2 miles south-east), Hinton Waldrist (2 miles north-east), Longworth (3 miles north-east), Lyford (3 miles south-east) and Kingston Bagpuize (3 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles east), Witney (8 miles north), Carterton (8 miles north-west) and Wantage (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hinton Waldrist Castle (1.9 miles north-east) and Longworth Hospital (4.3 miles west).
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Questions from Pusey
We are gathering after a service at Church of All Saints: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Is Pusey too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Pusey?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why Pusey hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Events in Pusey and across Oxfordshire
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
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How it works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so nothing is cooked before it is needed. In Pusey, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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