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Funeral and Wake Catering in Upper Brailes
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Upper Brailes? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering for Upper Brailes events
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Upper Brailes?
It can be a fitting tribute.
These are some of the bookings we take around Upper Brailes:
- A tribute meal
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Families holding a service at Church of St George often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Upper Brailes
We cook as people come up. We’re often asked to cater a favourite meal in someone’s memory and memorial gatherings, with mushy peas, pie and chips and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Upper Brailes, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
- Location
- Upper Brailes (OX15)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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After a funeral in Upper Brailes
Upper Brailes is about 9 miles west of Banbury, in Oxfordshire. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Upper Brailes. Upper Brailes is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 25 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in OX15, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Castle Hill, Fant Hill and Henbrook Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to wakes in Lower Brailes (1 mile south-east) and Sutton-under-Brailes (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Banbury (9 miles east), Chipping Norton (8 miles south), Neithrop (8 miles east), Grimsbury (10 miles east), Ruscote (8 miles east) and Bloxham (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Ellen Badger Hospital (2.9 miles west). The countryside around Upper Brailes includes Castle Hill and Woodford Bottom and Lamb's Pool.
- Pubs nearby include The Gate Inn (under half a mile south)
What affects the price in Upper Brailes
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
How it works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. In winter, it’s dark in Upper Brailes by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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A fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- We cover Upper Brailes and the whole of Oxfordshire
- A clear quote before booking
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Common questions in Upper Brailes
Can you serve after a service at Church of St George?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Upper Brailes too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you come to the house?
Frequently, yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
- 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