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Funeral and Wake Catering in Shippon
Funeral and wake catering in Shippon: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- A tribute meal
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Shippon
Funeral and wake catering in Shippon, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We are often asked to cater family meals after the service and wakes at church halls and clubs, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
In rural Shippon, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Shippon (OX13)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books funeral and wake catering in Shippon?
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Family meals after the service
- A tribute meal
- Remembrance gatherings
- Small family memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Radley station, about 2.8 miles east.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- The van’s size and access needs
- VAT, if it applies
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Shippon; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Have a level parking spot ready
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
What else we do in Shippon
Wakes in Shippon: venues and practical details
Shippon is about 1 mile west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. In and around Shippon, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. We serve all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Shippon to Oxford (about 6 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Here we cover the OX13 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Chestnut Tree Close, Willow Tree Close and Whitehouse Close; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Shippon, we also cover Cothill (1 mile north-west), Dry Sandford (2 miles north-west), Marcham (2 miles south-west), Sutton Wick (2 miles south) and Frilford Heath (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (6 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles south-east), Witney (11 miles north-west), Carterton (14 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles east) and Wantage (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Abingdon Community Hospital (0.8 miles south) and FitzHarris Castle (1 mile south-east). Within reach you will find Cumnor Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
- Nearby schools include School of St Helen and St Katharine (0.5 miles south-east) and St Nicolas Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Prince Of Wales pub (under half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Shippon
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The date and time of year
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- Numbers
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Shippon? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
For warm food after a funeral, a chip van is a gentle choice in Shippon. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Questions from Shippon
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene?
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. Send us the address.
Which station is closest to Shippon?
Radley station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that’s common.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What if timings change?
Of course. We start when you are ready.
For event organisers in Shippon
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow a little extra
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- 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’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- 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