Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Towersey, Oxfordshire
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Towersey and the surrounding area.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at venues
Planning an event in Towersey?
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Funeral and wake catering in Towersey, fried fresh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Whether it’s family gatherings after a burial or cremation and a wake at the family home, we can cook pie and chips, haddock and chips and gravy and more.
In rural Towersey, home or the hall is usual. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Towersey (OX9)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
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.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Mention allergies you know about
- Check the hall has an urn
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Towersey questions
Can the van go to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Towersey from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
How do you handle 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.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Towersey.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it’s served. Sunset in Towersey is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- We start with a few details 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.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: 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.
Planning help
What else we do in Towersey
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many people are eating
- Distance and any road charges
- The day of the week
- Service time
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Wake catering near Towersey
Towersey is about 1 mile east of Thame, in Oxfordshire. For a wake in Towersey, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. Towersey is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 13 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Catherine, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Towersey, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in OX9, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Lower Green, Thame Road and Windmill Close; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Towersey, we also cover Kingsey (1 mile north-east), Thame (1 mile west), Emmington (2 miles south), Haddenham (2 miles north) and Sydenham (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (13 miles west), Bicester (14 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles west), Henley-on-Thames (15 miles south), Benson (11 miles south-west) and Chinnor (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Dinton Castle (4.3 miles north-east) and Thame Community Hospital (1.4 miles west). The countryside around Towersey includes Snakemoor.
- 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