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Funeral and wake catering in Shilton, Oxfordshire
Funeral and wake catering in Shilton: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at venues
- Celebrations of life
A chip van near Shilton
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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.
Funeral and wake catering in Shilton, fried fresh
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. On the menu are gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for anniversary memorials and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
In a small place like Shilton, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Shilton (OX18)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why Shilton hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cover Shilton and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Questions from Shilton
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Holy Rood?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How far is Shilton from London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
What does the van need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Shilton.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you come to Shilton?
We do. We serve events in Shilton and across Oxfordshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What affects the price in Shilton
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- The number of meals
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people, including children
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
More for events in Shilton
Arranging a wake in Shilton
Shilton is about 1 mile north-west of Carterton, in Oxfordshire. For a wake in Shilton, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Shilton. Shilton is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of the Holy Rood, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wakes anywhere in OX18 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Your wake could be at a house on The Hill, Church Lane and Ladburn Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Shilton, we cover Bradwell (1 mile west), Kencot (2 miles south) and Alvescot (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Witney (5 miles east), Wantage (15 miles south-east), Grove (14 miles south-east), Faringdon (9 miles south), Kidlington (14 miles east) and Chipping Norton (12 miles north).
A little further out are Swinford Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Upton and Signet (2.3 miles north-west).
- Schools near Shilton include Carterton Primary School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Rose And Crown Inn (within half a mile north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
The process
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Summer evenings in Shilton stay light until about 9:30pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your wake in Shilton
It takes one job off a very long list.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Anniversary memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
A club or hall near Shilton gives space for everyone and parking for the van, with the van in the car park.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each item
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- 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