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Funeral and wake catering in Shiplake Cross, Oxfordshire
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Shiplake Cross? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
A chip van near Shiplake Cross
Funeral and wake catering in Shiplake Cross, cooked to order
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and a favourite meal in someone’s memory, serving cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
For a wake near Shiplake Cross, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Shiplake Cross (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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 will work through them with you.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Shiplake Cross. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Perfect for your wake in Shiplake Cross
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shiplake Cross and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Anniversary memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that Shiplake station is about 1.1 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Shiplake Cross: halls, homes and travel
Shiplake Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Caversham, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your wake in Shiplake Cross will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We serve 443 places in Oxfordshire.
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We cover wakes in every part of RG9 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Memorial Avenue, Plowden Way and Orchard Close, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to wakes in Binfield Heath (1 mile west), Harpsden (1 mile north), Harpsden Bottom (2 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (2 miles north) and Sonning Common (4 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Benson (12 miles north-west), Chinnor (14 miles north), Tilehurst (6 miles south-west), Wallingford (12 miles north-west), Little Heath (7 miles south-west) and Oakley (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (4.3 miles south-west) and Frazer Nash Archives (2 miles north). Open spaces near Shiplake Cross include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
- Local schools include Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School (1.5 miles south-east) and The Piggott School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough pub (less than half a mile south-east)
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. A wake in Shiplake Cross in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Shiplake Cross questions
Which station is closest to Shiplake Cross?
The closest is Shiplake station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How far is Shiplake Cross from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is there a non-fish option?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
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.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is normally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Service time
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Shiplake Cross
What else we do in Shiplake Cross
- 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