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Funeral and Wake Catering for South Newington events
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in South Newington.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
Fresh fish and chips in South Newington
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in South Newington
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We serve gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater family gatherings after a burial or cremation and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
Near South Newington, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Where
- South Newington (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce and it is on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Towns and villages near South Newington
Other occasions in South Newington
Wakes in South Newington: venues and practical details
South Newington is about 5 miles south-west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We cover South Newington as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. We serve 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from South Newington to Oxford (about 18 miles away).
We take the van to wakes all over OX15. That could mean a wake at a home on High Street, Sands Lane and Green Lane, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Wigginton (1 mile west), Swerford (2 miles south-west), Great Tew (3 miles south), Little Tew (3 miles south-west) and Hook Norton (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Banbury (5 miles north-east), Bicester (12 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south), Kidlington (13 miles south-east), Bure Park (12 miles south-east) and Chipping Norton (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bloxham Village Museum (2 miles north-east) and Horton General Hospital (5 miles north-east). Open spaces near South Newington include Crouch Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Local pubs include The Duck on The Pond pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
- Distance and any road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the parking spot
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Takeaway run or book a 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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In winter, it’s dark in South Newington by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in South Newington and across Oxfordshire
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Planning the van’s spot
Every site is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Questions from South Newington
How far is South Newington from London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at St Peter ad Vincula?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How long are you on site?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. Timings are agreed in advance so food is ready when you want it.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Do you cover South Newington?
Yes, we do. South Newington is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Check the hall has an urn
- Allow a little extra
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
- 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