Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Stratton Audley events
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Stratton Audley and across Oxfordshire.
- A wake at the family home
- Pub wakes
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering in Stratton Audley
How it works
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. In winter, it’s dark in Stratton Audley by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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About our funeral and wake catering in Stratton Audley
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. Popular choices include cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and gatherings after scattering ashes.
Near Stratton Audley, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Area
- Stratton Audley (OX27)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Common questions in Stratton Audley
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary and St Edburga?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Stratton Audley?
The closest is Bicester North station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can the van come to Stratton Audley?
We do. Stratton Audley is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Wake catering near Stratton Audley
Stratton Audley is about 3 miles north-east of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Tell us where your wake in Stratton Audley will be, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. Stratton Audley is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Stratton Audley to Oxford (about 13 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary and St Edburga, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Here we cover the OX27 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Cherry Street, Stoke Lyne Road and Cavendish Place or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Caversfield (1 mile south-west), Fringford (2 miles north), Hethe (2 miles north-west), Bure Park (2 miles south-west) and Bicester (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles south), Banbury (13 miles north-west), Thame (14 miles south-east), Kidlington (11 miles south-west), Headington Quarry (12 miles south) and St John Street area (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ardley Castle (4.3 miles west) and Bicester Village (3.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Graven Hill and Calvert Jubilee.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal does not always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why us?
- We cover Stratton Audley and the whole of Oxfordshire
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Plan seating for older guests
- Allow a little extra
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Stratton Audley?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
In Stratton Audley and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Small family memorials
- Family meals after the service
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Bicester North station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- Any minimum charge
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What affects the price in Stratton Audley
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- Service time
- The menu and how many choices
- The date and time of year
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the parking spot
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
- 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