Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Standlake events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Standlake? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Family meals after the service
- Village hall wakes
- Anniversary memorials
Book the van in Standlake
About our funeral and wake catering in Standlake
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. We serve cod and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and typical bookings are for celebrations of life and village hall wakes.
For a wake near Standlake, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Standlake (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
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, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Standlake questions
Do you come out to small places like Standlake?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at St Giles' Church?
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 usually elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
Also near Standlake
More for events in Standlake
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Standlake
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Wakes in Standlake: venues and practical details
Standlake is about 5 miles south-east of Witney, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Standlake to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Standlake is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 9 miles away.
We cover wakes in every part of OX29 and the streets around it. That could mean a wake at a home on High Street, Manor Crescent and Horns Way, wherever the van can park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Brighthampton (1 mile west), Hardwick (2 miles north-west), Stanton Harcourt (2 miles north-east), South Leigh (3 miles north) and Ducklington (4 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (9 miles east), Didcot (11 miles south-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-east), Witney (5 miles north-west), Carterton (8 miles west) and Wantage (9 miles south).
A little further out are Hinton Waldrist Castle (2.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hitchcopse Pit and Cumnor Hill.
- Schools near Standlake include Mulberry Bush School (0.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Events we cater in Standlake
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
In Standlake and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
If the funeral is at a church such as St Giles' Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
What affects the price in Standlake
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- How long we serve
- Your choice of menu
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
The process
The first sign we’ve arrived is normally the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In Standlake, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or OX29 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
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- 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