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Funeral and wake catering in Walton Manor, Oxfordshire
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Walton Manor? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Remembrance gatherings
- A tribute meal
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Funeral and wake catering for Walton Manor events
Funeral and wake catering in Walton Manor, fried fresh
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for life celebrations and pub wakes.
In Walton Manor, the hall is frequently where people gather. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Walton Manor (OX2, OX1)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Numbers
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Walton Manor? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Walton Manor hosts choose us
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen needed
See how we price or the cost guide.
Takeaway run or book a van?
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’s crisp.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
How the day works
The van turns up at the agreed time, parks where we agreed. Once the oil is hot, the first portions go out right on schedule. In winter, it is dark in Walton Manor by about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Walton Manor
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
These are some of the bookings we take around Walton Manor:
- Remembrance gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Relatives arriving by train should know that Oxford station, about 0.7 miles south, is the nearest station.
What to look for in a quote
- How much space the van takes up
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Let us know of any allergies
- Allow for the service running over
We start when you give the word.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Organising for someone else?
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Common questions in Walton Manor
Can you serve after a service at Oxford Centre for Mission Studies?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can the van park in Oxford University Parks?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How quickly can you come?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Arranging a wake in Walton Manor
Walton Manor is about 2 miles north-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Around Walton Manor, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground, close to your guests. We serve all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Families holding a service at Oxford Centre for Mission Studies often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. Relatives driving in can use the A4144 to reach Walton Manor.
Wakes anywhere in OX2 and OX1 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as Combe Road, Keble Road and Crick Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. You will find Walton Manor on the A4144, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Jericho (1 mile south), Park Town (1 mile north-east), Norham Manor (1 mile east), St John Street area (1 mile south) and North Oxford (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Didcot (11 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
A little further out are Oxford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Oxford University Press Museum (within half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds and Headington Hill.
- Nearby schools include Wychwood School (within half a mile north-east) and Oxford Academy (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Gardeners Arms (under half a mile south)
- Local facilities include St Hugh's College Main Building Including Library (less than half a mile north-east)
Towns and villages near Walton Manor
More for events in Walton Manor
- 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