Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Spelsbury, Oxfordshire
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 Spelsbury.
- Village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Spelsbury?
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Spelsbury
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. We are frequently asked to cater wakes at home and memorial gatherings, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
Near Spelsbury, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We serve from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Spelsbury (OX7)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Spelsbury
What’s the nearest station to Spelsbury?
Charlbury station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of All Saints?
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. Send us the address.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Spelsbury.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Step by step
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we’re there in good time before you want to eat. In Spelsbury, it is dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Spelsbury
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Wake catering near Spelsbury
Spelsbury is about 7 miles north of Witney, in Oxfordshire. For a wake in Spelsbury, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Spelsbury. Spelsbury is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Spelsbury to Oxford (15 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of All Saints often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
For wakes in OX7, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. We can serve a wake on streets such as Quickset Close and Chadlington Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Charlbury (2 miles south-east), Fawler (3 miles south-east), Finstock (4 miles south), Stonesfield (4 miles south-east) and Ramsden (4 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (15 miles south-east), Banbury (13 miles north-east), Bicester (14 miles east), Witney (7 miles south), Carterton (10 miles south-west) and Kidlington (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chipping Norton Museum (3.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Spelsbury includes Blenheim Farm.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Allow a little extra
- Ask the venue about the van
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- We cover Spelsbury and the whole of Oxfordshire
- A clear quote before booking
- A menu almost everyone likes
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
- 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