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Funeral and Wake Catering in Uffington
Funeral and wake catering in Uffington: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A tribute meal
A chip van near Uffington
Funeral and wake catering in Uffington, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes at venues and family gatherings after a burial or cremation.
In rural Uffington, home or the hall is usual. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Uffington (SN7)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Lighting nearby for evening events
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To make it work smoothly:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Let us know of any allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Build in time for delays
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Uffington? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Uffington
What else we do in Uffington
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. In summer, a wake in Uffington has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Uffington
How far is Uffington from London?
About 63 miles from central London.
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs 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.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how people arrive. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Is there a non-fish option?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Tell us about other diets and we’ll tell you what we can offer.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why book our van in Uffington
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Uffington
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Wake catering near Uffington
Uffington is about 6 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Uffington. We serve all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 17 miles away.
Uffington is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the SN7 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. From High Street, Station Road and White Horse or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Baulking (1 mile north-east), Fernham (2 miles north-west), Shellingford (3 miles north), Little Coxwell (3 miles north-west) and Stanford in the Vale (3 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (13 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles north-east), Witney (13 miles north), Carterton (11 miles north), Wantage (6 miles east) and Grove (6 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Uffington Museum (under half a mile west) and Faringdon Castle (4 miles north). The countryside around Uffington includes Seven Barrows and Dragon Hill.
- Local pubs include The Baker's Arms (within half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your wake in Uffington
It works for everyone.
These are some of the bookings we take in Uffington and Oxfordshire:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A tribute meal
- Life celebrations
- Anniversary memorials
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- The van’s size and access needs
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- 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