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Funeral and Wake Catering for Ratley events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Ratley and Oxfordshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at home
Funeral and wake catering for Ratley events
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Ratley, it is dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
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Funeral and wake catering in Ratley, fried fresh
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. Popular choices include pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and we’re often booked for life celebrations and gatherings at a village hall or club.
In a small place like Ratley, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Ratley (OX15)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A short walk from the party
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
FAQs for Ratley
Do you come out to small places like Ratley?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter Ad Vincula?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ratley?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Ratley
- Quick service from the hatch
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Ratley?
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Whatever the occasion in Ratley, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Wakes at home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at venues
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter Ad Vincula, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- How much space the van takes up
- When final numbers are due
For event organisers in Ratley
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Places near Ratley
What else we do in Ratley
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Wakes in Ratley: venues and practical details
Ratley is about 6 miles north-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cover Ratley as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 27 miles away.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX15, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. From High Street, Townhill and Chapel Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Ratley we cover include Edgehill (1 mile west), Sun Rising (2 miles south-west) and Hornton (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Banbury (6 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (13 miles south), Neithrop (6 miles south-east), Grimsbury (7 miles south-east), Ruscote (6 miles south-east) and Bloxham (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (3.3 miles south-east) and King John's Castle (3.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Ratley includes Edge Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Rose And Crown Public House (within half a mile south-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
- 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