Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Steventon
A menu everybody knows: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Steventon.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Anniversary memorials
- A wake at the family home
Funeral and wake catering for Steventon events
Funeral and wake catering in Steventon, fried fresh
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. We are frequently asked to cater celebrations of life and gatherings after scattering ashes, serving gravy, haddock and chips and pie and chips.
In a small place like Steventon, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Steventon (OX13)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Steventon
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- A short walk from the party
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
After a funeral in Steventon
Steventon is about 3 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We cover Steventon as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 10 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We serve wakes across OX13. That could mean a wake at a home on High Street, St Michael's Way and Hanney Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Milton Heights (1 mile south-east), Milton Hill (1 mile south-east), Drayton (2 miles north), Sutton Wick (2 miles north-east) and Marcham (3 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (10 miles north-east), Didcot (3 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles north-east), Witney (13 miles north-west), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Wantage (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include FitzHarris Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Atlas Computer Laboratory (3.5 miles south). Open spaces near Steventon include Chain Hill and Mowbray Fields.
- Local pubs include The North Star Public House (within half a mile south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Summer evenings in Steventon stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Steventon? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Steventon questions
Is Steventon too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Steventon?
The closest is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we will include them in the plan.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The minimum booking
- Distance and any road charges
- How many people are eating
- How long we serve
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Towns and villages near Steventon
What else we do in Steventon
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask the venue about the van
- Check the hall has an urn
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Events we cater in Steventon
It can be a fitting tribute.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Village hall wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Celebrations of life
If relatives are coming by rail, Didcot Parkway station, about 3.6 miles east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- How allergens are handled
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- The deadline for final numbers
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
- 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