Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for West Hendred events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in West Hendred and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at home
Funeral and wake catering in West Hendred
West Hendred: halls, homes and travel
West Hendred is about 3 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. People in West Hendred book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 12 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Didcot Parkway station is about 4.9 miles away. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of West Hendred; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in OX12, we can bring the van to you. From Bankside, The Greenway and The Millham or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Other places close to West Hendred we cover include East Hendred (1 mile east), Ardington (1 mile west), East Lockinge (1 mile south-west), Rowstock (2 miles east) and West Ilsley (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (12 miles north-east), Didcot (5 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north-west), Wantage (3 miles west) and Grove (3 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Abingdon Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east) and Atlas Computer Laboratory (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near West Hendred include Chain Hill and Mowbray Fields.
- Pubs nearby include The Hare pub (less than half a mile north)
Funeral and wake catering in West Hendred, cooked to order
Services frequently run over, and we will work around the service and the family. Popular choices include gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and we are often booked for remembrance gatherings and wakes at home.
For a wake near West Hendred, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Location
- West Hendred (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Space, access and the venue
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A short walk from the party
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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 cooks in front of your guests instead.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
- Numbers
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the parking spot
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will check availability straight away.
Occasions we serve in West Hendred
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In West Hendred, people book us for occasions like:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Anniversary memorials
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How allergens are handled
West Hendred questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What’s the nearest station to West Hendred?
The closest is Didcot Parkway station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
What do we need to supply?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Can the van park on grass?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Allow for the service running over
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan seating for older guests
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Also near West Hendred
Also in West Hendred
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book our van in West Hendred
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Classic food your guests already know
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In winter, it is dark in West Hendred by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Ensure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in West Hendred? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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