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Funeral and Wake Catering for Steeple Aston events
Funeral and wake catering in Steeple Aston: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Pub wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Book the van in Steeple Aston
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
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.
About our funeral and wake catering in Steeple Aston
We cook as people come up. Whether it’s remembrance gatherings and a tribute meal, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Steeple Aston, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Steeple Aston (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- How many people are eating
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
Not sure of numbers yet? That is 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.
Events we cater in Steeple Aston
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Steeple Aston, people book us for events such as:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
- Remembrance gatherings
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Heyford station, about 0.9 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Allow for the service running over
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Allow a little extra
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
A closer look at the menu
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
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. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Steeple Aston hosts choose us
- A clear quote before you book
- Classic food your guests already know
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Steeple Aston
- No kitchen needed
For event organisers in Steeple Aston
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 can work with your facilities team on access 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.
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Questions from Steeple Aston
Is Steeple Aston close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
Wake catering near Steeple Aston
Steeple Aston is about 7 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. For a wake in Steeple Aston, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Steeple Aston. We serve all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 13 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
For wakes in OX25, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Jubilee Close, Paines Hill and North Side or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Steeple Aston, we also cover Middle Aston (1 mile north), Steeple Barton (2 miles west), Duns Tew (2 miles north-west), North Aston (2 miles north) and Dane Hill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (9 miles north), Bicester (7 miles east), Witney (12 miles south-west), Kidlington (8 miles south) and Headington Quarry (13 miles south).
A little further out are Deddington Castle (3.6 miles north).
- Nearby, you’ll find White Lion pub (under half a mile south-east)
How it works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake in Steeple Aston. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Steeple Aston; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Share the timings for the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or OX25 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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- 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