Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Stubbles
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Stubbles and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Village hall wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Funeral and wake catering in Stubbles
What affects the price in Stubbles
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How long we serve
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Send us the date, the address or RG8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Stubbles
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Popular choices include cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater a tribute meal and gatherings at a village hall or club.
In rural Stubbles, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Where
- Stubbles (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In summer, a wake in Stubbles has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- 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.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Allow a little extra
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan seating for older guests
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Stubbles
How far is Stubbles from London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Clement: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Can the van come to Stubbles?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Stubbles is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we’ll reply quickly.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we will be honest about what’s possible.
For event organisers in Stubbles
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. 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. Ask the council or landowner early.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book with us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
Occasions we serve in Stubbles
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Stubbles, people book us for occasions like:
- A tribute meal
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at venues
For a service at a church like Church of St Clement, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How much space the van takes up
- The cancellation terms
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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’s crisp.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Wakes in Stubbles: venues and practical details
Stubbles is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. People in Stubbles book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Stubbles is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Stubbles to Reading (9 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Goring & Streatley station is about 3.1 miles away. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Stubbles, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of RG8. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Ashampstead (1 mile north-west), Ashampstead Green (1 mile north-west), Upper Basildon (1 mile east), Burnt Hill (1 mile south) and New Town (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (9 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles north), Wantage (13 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (12 miles east), Grove (14 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (1.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
Also near Stubbles
What else we do in Stubbles
- 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