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Funeral and Wake Catering in Shenington
Funeral and wake catering in Shenington: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at venues
- Village hall wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering for Shenington events
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Shenington
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. Typical bookings include wakes at church halls and clubs and wakes at venues, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips.
In a small place like Shenington, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Shenington (OX15)
- 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
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Any minimum charge
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
- The date and time of year
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Where you’d like the van to go
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
How the day works
The first sign we’ve arrived is typically the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Shenington; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Shenington questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of Holy Trinity: can you come?
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.
Is Shenington too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cover Shenington?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Shenington and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How quickly can you come?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Shenington
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
After a funeral in Shenington
Shenington is about 5 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. Wakes in Shenington are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. Shenington is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Shenington to Oxford (25 miles away).
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX15. From Rattlecombe Road, The Level and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Alkerton (1 mile east), Balscote (1 mile south-east), Epwell (2 miles south-west), Shutford (2 miles south-east) and Swalcliffe (3 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Banbury (5 miles east), Chipping Norton (10 miles south), Neithrop (4 miles east), Grimsbury (6 miles east), Ruscote (4 miles east) and Bloxham (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Broughton Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and Horton General Hospital (5.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Edge Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Occasions we serve in Shenington
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Shenington, people book us for events such as:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Pub wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
For a service at a church like Church of Holy Trinity, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How much space the van takes up
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether travel is included
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Also in Shenington
- 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