Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Wallingford events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Wallingford? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Fresh fish and chips in Wallingford
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Wallingford
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. Whether it is family meals after the service and a tribute meal, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips for your guests.
In Wallingford, the hall is often where people gather. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Wallingford (OX10)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- A spot near your guests
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
What a fish and chip van costs
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How far we travel
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, 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
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Anything awkward about the way in
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Wake catering near Wallingford
Wallingford is about 5 miles east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. In and around Wallingford, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Wallingford is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 11 miles away.
Wallingford is on or near the A4130, handy for relatives driving in. If relatives are coming by rail, Cholsey station is about 2.4 miles away. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Wallingford, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in OX10, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on Station Road, High Street and Hawthorn Close, wherever the van can park. With the A4130 close by, Wallingford is simple for us to get to. We also bring the van to wakes in Preston Crowmarsh (1 mile north-east), Mackney (1 mile west), Brightwell-cum-Sotwell (2 miles north-west), Benson (2 miles north-east) and Shillingford (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north-west), Didcot (5 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Wallingford Castle (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Wallingford School (less than half a mile north-east) and Wallingford School (under half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cross Keys Public House (less than half a mile east)
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Allow for the service running over
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Check the hall has an urn
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In winter, it’s dark in Wallingford by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Events we cater in Wallingford
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Whatever the occasion in Wallingford, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Wakes at venues
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
If the funeral is at a church such as St Mary-le-More, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each item
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. A van takes that off your hands. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Wallingford
What’s the nearest station to Wallingford?
Cholsey station, about 2.4 miles south-west of the centre.
We’re gathering after a service at St Mary-le-More: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. Timings are agreed in advance.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Towns and villages near Wallingford
Other occasions in Wallingford
- 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