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Funeral and wake catering in Shotover Hill, Oxfordshire
Funeral and wake catering in Shotover Hill: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembrance gatherings
- Pub wakes
A chip van near Shotover Hill
How our funeral and wake catering works in Shotover Hill
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and wakes at church halls and clubs, serving pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy.
In Shotover Hill, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Shotover Hill (OX3)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
Wake catering near Shotover Hill
Shotover Hill is about 2 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Shotover Hill and the surrounding area. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Oxford station is about 3.3 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in OX3, we can bring the van to you. We can serve a wake on streets such as Old Road, Mark Road and York Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Shotover Hill we cover include Risinghurst (1 mile north), Barton (1 mile north), Horspath (1 mile south-east), Littleworth (2 miles east) and Forest Hill (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (10 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (13 miles west), Thame (9 miles east) and Wantage (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Rumble Museum (1.2 miles west) and Templars Square (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Shotover and CS Lewis Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Headington Quarry Foundation Stage School (0.5 miles north-west) and Cheney School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Crown & Thistle pub (less than half a mile west)
What affects the price in Shotover Hill
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Common questions in Shotover Hill
What’s the nearest station to Shotover Hill?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
Can the van park in Stansfeld Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What if timings change?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
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.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Events we cater in Shotover Hill
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Pub wakes
- A wake at the family home
After a service at Holy Trinity Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
- The van’s size and access needs
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What you get with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A clear quote before booking
- We cover Shotover Hill and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
We start when you give the word.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In Shotover Hill, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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