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Funeral and Wake Catering in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Funeral and wake catering in Shipton-on-Cherwell: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Shipton-on-Cherwell?
Questions from Shipton-on-Cherwell
How far is Shipton-on-Cherwell from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Shipton-on-Cherwell?
Tackley station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we will confirm what we need.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Shipton-on-Cherwell
We cook as people come up. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and pub wakes, serving cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
Near Shipton-on-Cherwell, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Shipton-on-Cherwell (OX5)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Other occasions in Shipton-on-Cherwell
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run late, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Summer evenings in Shipton-on-Cherwell stay light until about 9:30pm, but in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- 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
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Share the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Shipton-on-Cherwell, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it’s lovely with a pie.
Events we cater in Shipton-on-Cherwell
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Tackley station, about 2.3 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
See 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:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A spot near your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
What affects the price in Shipton-on-Cherwell
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The address or venue name
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Wakes in Shipton-on-Cherwell: venues and practical details
Shipton-on-Cherwell is about 7 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. In and around Shipton-on-Cherwell, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 7 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of Holy Cross, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
For wakes in OX5, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Thrupp (1 mile south), Bunkers Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodstock (2 miles west), Begbroke (2 miles south) and Bladon (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (7 miles south-east), Banbury (15 miles north), Bicester (7 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles south), Witney (9 miles south-west) and Carterton (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum (2.3 miles west). The countryside around Shipton-on-Cherwell includes Woodsides Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Boat Public House (0.6 miles south)
- 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