Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Wantage, Oxfordshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Wantage and Oxfordshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Fresh fish and chips in Wantage
About our funeral and wake catering in Wantage
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Typical bookings include small family memorials and wakes at venues, serving haddock and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
In a town like Wantage, a wake at the family home or the local hall is common. We park on the drive or in the hall car park. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Wantage (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Wantage
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
After a funeral in Wantage
Wantage is about 8 miles west of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. Bookings in Wantage come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. Wantage is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Wantage to Oxford (14 miles away).
Relatives driving in can use the A338 and A417 to reach Wantage. Wantage is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of OX12. Whether your wake is on Market Place, Limborough Road and Humber Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Wantage sits on or near the A338 and A417, which makes travel to your wake easy. If your venue is just outside Wantage, we also cover Charlton (1 mile east), East Challow (1 mile west), Letcombe Regis (2 miles south-west), West Challow (2 miles west) and Childrey (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (14 miles north-east), Didcot (8 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north-west) and Faringdon (8 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Oxfordshire, Wantage has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you will also find Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Wantage includes Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
- Local schools include King Alfred's (less than half a mile south-west) and Wantage Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Abingdon Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- No kitchen needed
- Classic food your guests already know
- Hot food handed straight over
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
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:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Allow a little extra
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let us know of any allergies
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
FAQs for Wantage
Do you come to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can the van park in Betjeman Millennium Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer straight away.
Do you have allergen information?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- How many people are eating
- The day of the week
- Service time
- Any minimum charge
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of where the van would go
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. In summer, a wake in Wantage has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Clear the route for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Planning help
Who books funeral and wake catering in Wantage?
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
In Wantage and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes at home
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- Any minimum charge
- Payment terms and deposit
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
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Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
- 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