Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Upper Heyford
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Upper Heyford and across Oxfordshire.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at venues
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering for Upper Heyford events
How our funeral and wake catering works in Upper Heyford
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We serve gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for small family memorials and memorial gatherings.
For a wake in a place like Upper Heyford, the village hall is frequently the heart of it. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Area
- Upper Heyford (OX25)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- A clear quote before booking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Common questions in Upper Heyford
Which station is closest to Upper Heyford?
Heyford station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre.
We are gathering after a service at Heyford Park Chapel: can you come?
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.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do before you book.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Towns and villages near Upper Heyford
Other occasions in Upper Heyford
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Plan for a few extra people
- Mention allergies you know about
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
For event organisers in Upper Heyford
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Wakes in Upper Heyford: venues and practical details
Upper Heyford is about 5 miles west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Upper Heyford and nearby villages. Upper Heyford is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Heyford station, about 1.8 miles west, is the nearest station.
Anywhere in OX25, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wake at a home on Hampden Square, High Street and Gordon Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Upper Heyford, we cover Caulcott (1 mile south), Lower Heyford (1 mile south-west), Middleton Stoney (2 miles south-east), Somerton (2 miles north) and Ardley (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles south), Banbury (10 miles north), Bicester (5 miles east), Witney (14 miles south-west), Kidlington (7 miles south) and Headington Quarry (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east) and Ardley Castle (2 miles north-east).
- Pubs nearby include Barley Mow pub (0.8 miles west)
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests normally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. In summer, a wake in Upper Heyford has light until about 9:30pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- Send us 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.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
How to get a price
Still finalising the details? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What a fish and chip van costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
- The menu and how many choices
- How many people are eating
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
What the van needs
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Upper Heyford
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- 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