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Funeral and Wake Catering for Ruscote events
Funeral and wake catering in Ruscote: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after the committal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
A chip van near Ruscote
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Ruscote
Someone else can make the booking for you. On the menu are cod and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater family gatherings after a burial or cremation and gatherings at a village hall or club.
Around Ruscote, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Ruscote (OX16, OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Arranging a wake in Ruscote
Ruscote is about 1 mile west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cover Ruscote as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Ruscote is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Ruscote to Oxford (22 miles away).
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Banbury station, roughly 1.5 miles east of the centre.
Wherever your wake is in OX16 and OX15, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Abbey Road, Lunnun Road and Bailey Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Neithrop (1 mile north), Banbury (1 mile east), Drayton (1 mile north-west), North Newington (1 mile west) and Broughton (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Bicester (14 miles south-east), Bure Park (14 miles south-east), Chipping Norton (11 miles south-west), Woodstock (15 miles south), Bloxham (3 miles south) and Charlbury (14 miles south).
Nearby you will also find W. O. Bentley Memorial Foundation (2.4 miles north-west) and Castle Quay Shopping Centre (1.2 miles east). Open spaces near Ruscote include Farthinghoe Nature Reserve and Crouch Hill.
- Schools near Ruscote include North Oxfordshire Academy (0.8 miles north) and Drayton School (0.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Admiral Holland pub (under half a mile east)
Events we cater in Ruscote
It works for everyone.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Ruscote and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at venues
- A tribute meal
If the funeral is at a church such as St Paul's Church Centre, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- VAT, if it applies
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
- Cater for a few more than you expect
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Ruscote; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the van can get in
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Takeaway run or book a van?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
Other occasions in Ruscote
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
Why us?
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- We cover Ruscote and the whole of Oxfordshire
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Common questions in Ruscote
Can you serve after a service at St Paul's Church Centre?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Ruscote?
Banbury station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
- 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