Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Sibford Ferris
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Sibford Ferris.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral and wake catering in Sibford Ferris
How our funeral and wake catering works in Sibford Ferris
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we will work around the service and the family. For wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and family meals after the service, we can cook cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips and more.
In a small place like Sibford Ferris, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Sibford Ferris (OX15)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books funeral and wake catering in Sibford Ferris?
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Family meals after the service
- Anniversary memorials
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Families holding a service at Church of Holy Trinity frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
- How late numbers can change
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Sibford Ferris: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of Holy Trinity: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Sibford Ferris close to London?
Roughly 70 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide anything?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that is common.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. Late-December sunset in Sibford Ferris is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:30pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or OX15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Wakes in Sibford Ferris: venues and practical details
Sibford Ferris is about 6 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. For wakes in Sibford Ferris, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 22 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in OX15, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wake on streets such as Main Street, Back Lane and Cotswold Close, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Sibford Ferris we cover include Burdrop (1 mile north), Sibford Gower (1 mile north-west), Swalcliffe (1 mile east), Epwell (2 miles north) and Tadmarton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Banbury (6 miles east), Chipping Norton (7 miles south-west), Neithrop (5 miles east), Grimsbury (7 miles east), Ruscote (5 miles east) and Woodstock (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Broughton Castle (3.8 miles east). Within reach you will find Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool and Castle Hill.
- Local schools include Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School (under half a mile north-west)
Where the van can park in Sibford Ferris
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Access and parking
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
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A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
- 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