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Funeral and Wake Catering for Shillingford events
Funeral and wake catering in Shillingford: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Village hall wakes
- A wake at the family home
A chip van near Shillingford
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A spot near your guests
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Funeral and wake catering in Shillingford, fried fresh
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered, which makes it a fitting tribute. On the menu are sausage and chips, cod and chips and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for remembering a loved one’s favourite food and scattering of ashes gatherings.
For a wake near Shillingford, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Shillingford (OX10)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Occasions we serve in Shillingford
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Shillingford, people book us for events such as:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Anniversary memorials
- A wake at the family home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Cholsey station, about 4.3 miles south, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- The cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Nearby places to Shillingford
What else we do in Shillingford
Step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. Summer evenings in Shillingford stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Shillingford
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- All the chip-shop extras
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Events in Shillingford and across Oxfordshire
Wake catering near Shillingford
Shillingford is about 5 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Bookings in Shillingford come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Shillingford is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Shillingford to Oxford (9 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Lawrence, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Shillingford is within about 8 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in OX10 start with a parking spot for the van. From Warborough Road, New Road and Hartley Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. For wakes just outside Shillingford, we cover Warborough (1 mile north), Dorchester (1 mile north-west), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (1 mile south-west), Benson (2 miles south-east) and Berrick Salome (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (9 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Aston Martin Heritage Trust Museum (1.9 miles north) and Brightwell Castle (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Shillingford include Ewelme Watercress Beds and Wittenham Clumps.
- Local schools include Wallingford School (1.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Six Bells Inn (within half a mile north-east)
FAQs for Shillingford
How far is Shillingford from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Lawrence: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We start when you are ready.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the van come to Shillingford?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Shillingford is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you straight away whether we are available.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
- 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