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Funeral and Wake Catering in Radley
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Radley? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at venues
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How our funeral and wake catering works in Radley
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Popular choices include sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for wakes at home and remembering a loved one’s favourite food.
In a small place like Radley, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Radley (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
Venues frequently 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’ll work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- The minimum booking
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Radley? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Build in time for delays
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
How it works
The van turns up at the agreed time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. Summer evenings in Radley stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us 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.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Wake catering near Radley
Radley is about 2 miles north-east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Around Radley, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. Radley is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover.
For a service at a church like Church of St James, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We serve wakes across the OX14 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Church Road, Selwyn Crescent and Ferny Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Radley, we cover Abingdon-on-Thames (2 miles south-west), Nuneham Courtenay (2 miles east), Culham (2 miles south), Clifton Hampden (3 miles south-east) and Caldecott (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (4 miles north), Didcot (5 miles south), Bicester (15 miles north), Witney (13 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles east) and Wantage (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Littlemore Hospital (2.3 miles north) and FitzHarris Castle (1.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Harcourt Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
- Nearby schools include Fitzharrys School (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Bowyer Arms (under half a mile south-east)
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Radley
Could you trade in Nuneham Courtenay?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Radley?
Radley has its own station: Radley station.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Can the van park on grass?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. 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 you get to enjoy the day.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Why Radley hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
- 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