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Funeral and wake catering in Wendlebury, Oxfordshire
Funeral and wake catering in Wendlebury: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembrance gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Wendlebury
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Wendlebury
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so get in touch as soon as you can. Typical bookings include remembrance gatherings and remembering a loved one’s favourite food, serving pie and chips, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
In rural Wendlebury, home or the hall is usual. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Wendlebury (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: 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.
Towns and villages near Wendlebury
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Occasions we serve in Wendlebury
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Bicester Village station, about 2.1 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- How many hours the van serves
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
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.
Wendlebury: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Wendlebury?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Wendlebury?
Bicester Village station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll confirm what we need.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. In winter, it’s dark in Wendlebury by about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- 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.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Share the timings for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose a fish and chip van in Wendlebury?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Why book our van in Wendlebury
- Bookings across Oxfordshire, including Wendlebury
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
Arranging a wake in Wendlebury
Wendlebury is about 2 miles south-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX25, we can bring the van to you. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Wendlebury to Oxford (9 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Giles, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Here we cover the OX25 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Church Lane, St Giles Close and Rectory Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Chesterton (1 mile north), Merton (2 miles south-east), Fencott (2 miles south-east), Charlton-on-Otmoor (2 miles south) and Ambrosden (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Oxford (9 miles south), Banbury (15 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (14 miles south), Witney (14 miles south-west), Thame (13 miles south-east) and Kidlington (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bicester Community Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Ardley Castle (4.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Woodsides Meadow and Graven Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Public House (within half a mile east)
- 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