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Funeral and wake catering in Tidmarsh, Oxfordshire
Funeral and wake catering in Tidmarsh: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- A wake at the family home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Anniversary memorials
A chip van near Tidmarsh
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Parking and the way in
- The day of the week
- The number of meals
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Allergies and diets you know about
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Tidmarsh
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Typical bookings include wakes at venues and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, with cod and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
In a small place like Tidmarsh, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Tidmarsh (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Tidmarsh
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Laurence: can you come?
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’ll gather.
Do you come to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Oxfordshire. See all areas.
Do you cover Tidmarsh?
Yes, we do. Tidmarsh is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you straight away whether we’re available.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Wakes in Tidmarsh: venues and practical details
Tidmarsh is about 5 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. Across the RG8 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Tidmarsh is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Pangbourne station, about 1.1 miles north. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Tidmarsh, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of RG8. We can serve a wake on streets such as Strachey Close and Tidmarsh Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. Close by, we cover wakes in Sulham (1 mile east), Pangbourne (1 mile north), Whitchurch-on-Thames (1 mile north), Little Heath (2 miles south-east) and Englefield (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (12 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles north-east), Benson (10 miles north), Wallingford (9 miles north), Great Western Park (12 miles north-west) and Watlington (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (3.5 miles south) and Battle Hospital (4 miles east). Open spaces near Tidmarsh include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Tidmarsh include Denefield School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cross Keys pub (0.9 miles north)
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
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.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Tidmarsh
- All the chip-shop extras
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Towns and villages near Tidmarsh
Other occasions in Tidmarsh
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Diets, allergies and planning
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Allow a little extra
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Plan seating for older guests
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
How it works
We need time before service to bring the fryers up to heat, so we are there in good time before you want to eat. Sunset in Tidmarsh is about 7:10pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Make sure the van can get in
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
- 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