Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Turville Heath events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Turville Heath.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Funeral and wake catering in Turville Heath
Turville Heath: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Turville Heath?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the Chilterns National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will let you know quickly.
Do you come to Turville Heath?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Turville Heath. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Turville Heath
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater remembering a loved one’s favourite food and anniversary memorials.
For a wake near Turville Heath, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Turville Heath (RG9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Where the van can park in Turville Heath
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
About the food
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Wakes in Turville Heath: venues and practical details
Turville Heath is about 7 miles west of Marlow, in Oxfordshire. Wakes in Turville Heath are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Turville Heath is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
Turville Heath is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in RG9, we can fry fresh for your guests. We also bring the van to wakes in Stonor (1 mile south-west), Northend (1 mile north-west), Ibstone (2 miles north), Christmas Common (2 miles north-west) and Howe Hill (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (14 miles west), Thame (10 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (6 miles south), Benson (8 miles west), Chinnor (6 miles north) and Tilehurst (11 miles south-west).
Within reach you’ll find Bald Hill and Warburg Nature Reserve.
Occasions we serve in Turville Heath
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Turville Heath book the van for events such as:
- A wake at the family home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cover Turville Heath and the whole of Oxfordshire
- No surprises in your quote
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Organising for someone else?
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.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In winter, it’s dark in Turville Heath by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Towns and villages near Turville Heath
Other occasions in Turville Heath
What affects the price in Turville Heath
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Parking and the way in
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- The day of the week
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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