Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Sarsden
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Sarsden and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A wake at the family home
- Wakes at venues
Funeral and wake catering in Sarsden
Perfect for your wake in Sarsden
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
These are some of the bookings we take in Sarsden and Oxfordshire:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Kingham station, roughly 2.2 miles west of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- The cancellation terms
- The van’s size and access needs
- Allergen information for each item
How our funeral and wake catering works in Sarsden
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when people arrive. For wakes at church halls and clubs and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips for your guests.
In rural Sarsden, 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
- Sarsden (OX7)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
Wake catering near Sarsden
Sarsden is about 9 miles north-west of Witney, in Oxfordshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Sarsden. Sarsden is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 18 miles away.
After a service at Church of St James, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX7, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Sarsden, we also cover Churchill (1 mile north-west), Chipping Norton (3 miles north-east), Salford (3 miles north), Over Norton (3 miles north-east) and Great Rollright (5 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (15 miles north-east), Witney (9 miles south-east), Carterton (10 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles south-east), Neithrop (14 miles north-east) and Grimsbury (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Chipping Norton Museum (2.6 miles north-east) and Wheelbarrow Castle (4.9 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Chequers pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Sarsden and across Oxfordshire
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen needed
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Sarsden
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Try these:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow for the service running over
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
FAQs for Sarsden
Is Sarsden close to London?
About 70 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Sarsden?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Sarsden?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Towns and villages near Sarsden
What else we do in Sarsden
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
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.
What happens on the day
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 at the time you asked for. In summer, a wake in Sarsden has light until about 9:30pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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