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Funeral and wake catering in Somerton, Oxfordshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Somerton and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Wakes at home
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Book the van in Somerton
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Somerton
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
How our funeral and wake catering works in Somerton
We cook as people come up. We are often asked to cater wakes at venues and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Somerton, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Location
- Somerton (OX25)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Somerton questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to Somerton?
The closest is Heyford station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Can the van park on grass?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What affects the price in Somerton
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Anything awkward about the way in
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Somerton? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Wake catering near Somerton
Somerton is about 6 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX25, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our bookings stretch from Somerton to Oxford (14 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Heyford station is about 2.7 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in OX25 start with a parking spot for the van. We can serve a wake on streets such as Water Street, Wharf Lane and Ardley Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Somerton we cover include Fritwell (2 miles east), Clifton (2 miles north), Upper Heyford (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles north-east) and Lower Heyford (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (6 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Deddington Castle (2.4 miles north-west).
For event organisers in Somerton
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 nobody has to miss the wake.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
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What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Somerton; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Let us know the serving time
- Clear the route for the van
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Somerton
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
In Somerton and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Families holding a service at Church of St James frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Before booking anyone
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
- Payment terms and deposit
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- 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