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Funeral and Wake Catering in West Hanney
We bring fish and chips for the wake to West Hanney and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Memorial gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering in West Hanney
Why choose funeral and wake catering in West Hanney?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
These are some of the bookings we take around West Hanney:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Small family memorials
- Family meals after the service
For a service at a church like Church of St James, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
- How allergens are handled
How our funeral and wake catering works in West Hanney
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Popular choices include haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes at church halls and clubs and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
In rural West Hanney, 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
- West Hanney (OX12)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
Serving is straightforward: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in West Hanney is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in West Hanney? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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West Hanney: your questions answered
How far is West Hanney from London?
About 57 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is West Hanney too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in West Hanney?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Do you come to West Hanney?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including West Hanney. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you have allergen information?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Plan for a few extra people
- Mention allergies you know about
We serve when people are ready.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
What affects the price in West Hanney
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of menu
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why book our van in West Hanney
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Hot food handed straight over
After a funeral in West Hanney
West Hanney is about 3 miles north of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your wake in West Hanney, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. West Hanney is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 11 miles away.
We cover wakes in every part of the OX12 postcode area. Local streets include Main Street, The Croft and School Road; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Lyford (1 mile north-west), Denchworth (2 miles south-west), Grove (2 miles south), Charney Bassett (2 miles north-west) and Kingston Bagpuize (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (11 miles north-east), Didcot (7 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (11 miles north), Carterton (12 miles north-west) and Wantage (3 miles south).
A little further out are Abingdon Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Hinton Waldrist Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near West Hanney include Chain Hill and Letcombe Valley.
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse pub (0.6 miles east)
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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