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Funeral and wake catering in Shepherd's Green, Oxfordshire
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Shepherd's Green? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
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Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Shepherd's Green
It’s an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips, and we are frequently booked for celebrations of life and family meals after the service.
For a wake near Shepherd's Green, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Shepherd's Green (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Shepherd's Green
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Who books funeral and wake catering in Shepherd's Green?
It suits all ages.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
For a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Wakes in Shepherd's Green: venues and practical details
Shepherd's Green is about 5 miles north of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in RG9, we will come to your venue, home or workplace. Shepherd's Green is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Shepherd's Green to Reading (7 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Henley-On-Thames station, about 3.2 miles east. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Shepherd's Green; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of the RG9 postcode area. Streets in the area include Shepherds Green and Satwell Close, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Rotherfield Peppard (1 mile south), Highmoor Cross (1 mile north-west), Kingwood Common (1 mile south-west), Peppard Hill (1 mile south-west) and Highmoor (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (13 miles west), Thame (14 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (3 miles east), Benson (8 miles north-west), Chinnor (11 miles north) and Tilehurst (6 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Frazer Nash Archives (3.4 miles east) and Battle Hospital (6 miles south). The countryside around Shepherd's Green includes Warburg Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge (2.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lamb pub (0.5 miles west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Quick service from the hatch
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: 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.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Shepherd's Green; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG9 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Shepherd's Green
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Shepherd's Green close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it’s fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you straight away whether we’re available.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
- Keep the serving time flexible
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
- 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