Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Roke
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 Roke.
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Book the van in Roke
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
About our funeral and wake catering in Roke
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings at home after a funeral and a tribute meal.
Near Roke, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Roke (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Build in time for delays
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Arranging a wake in Roke
Roke is about 7 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Wakes in Roke are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Roke to Oxford (10 miles away).
Roke is within about 6 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over the OX10 postcode area and the streets around it. For wakes just outside Roke, we cover Ewelme (2 miles south-east), Brightwell Baldwin (2 miles north-east), Chalgrove (2 miles north), Britwell Salome (3 miles east) and Watlington (4 miles east). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (10 miles north-west), Didcot (7 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles west), Thame (9 miles north-east), Wantage (14 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Wallingford Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Wittenham Clumps and Ewelme Watercress Beds.
- Nearby schools include Wallingford School (2.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Home Sweet Home pub (under half a mile north-east)
Towns and villages near Roke
Other occasions in Roke
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- A short walk from the party
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Roke: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Roke?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Roke from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come to Roke?
Yes, we do. Roke is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
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 does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What comes out of the fryer
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Occasions we serve in Roke
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
After a service at Church of St Helen, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if plans change
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- When payment is due
Step by step
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Late-December sunset in Roke is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What affects the price in Roke
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and any road charges
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- How easy the site is to reach
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
- 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