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Funeral and wake catering in Stanton St John, Oxfordshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Stanton St John.
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
A chip van near Stanton St John
How our funeral and wake catering works in Stanton St John
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. Typical bookings include family gatherings after a burial or cremation and wakes at church halls and clubs, with mushy peas, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
In rural Stanton St John, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Where
- Stanton St John (OX33)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Stanton St John: halls, homes and travel
Stanton St John is about 4 miles north-east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Stanton St John is well within our area, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Stanton St John is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
If relatives are coming by rail, Islip station is about 4.5 miles away.
We cover wakes in every part of the OX33 postcode area. Streets in the area include Mill Street, Church Close and Cox Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Forest Hill (1 mile south), Beckley (1 mile north-west), Barton (2 miles south-west), Risinghurst (2 miles south-west) and Holton (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (4 miles south-west), Didcot (12 miles south), Bicester (8 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles south-west), Witney (14 miles west) and Thame (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Oxford Castle (4.7 miles south-west) and Churchill Hospital (2.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stanton St John include Shotover and Bernwood Meadows.
- Local pubs include The Star Inn Public House (less than half a mile south)
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. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Plan seating for older guests
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
What affects the price in Stanton St John
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The minimum booking
- Cod, haddock or both
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
Where the van can park in Stanton St John
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A spot near your guests
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Stanton St John
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Common questions in Stanton St John
Is Stanton St John close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you trade in Katie and George Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you come to Stanton St John?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Stanton St John is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Occasions we serve in Stanton St John
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For a service at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each item
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer evenings in Stanton St John stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Stanton St John
- 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