Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Westcot, Oxfordshire
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Westcot and the surrounding area.
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Pub wakes
Planning an event in Westcot?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Westcot
Funerals are often arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. We serve pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for gatherings at home after a funeral and family gatherings after a burial or cremation.
Near Westcot, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Area
- Westcot (OX12)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How the day works
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. In winter, it’s dark in Westcot by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
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 send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Westcot
How far is Westcot from London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Westcot?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if we do not know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Is short notice a problem?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we will reply with a price.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
For event organisers in Westcot
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Nearby places to Westcot
Also in Westcot
After a funeral in Westcot
Westcot is about 4 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. For wakes in Westcot, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We serve all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 16 miles away.
Westcot is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in OX12, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Sparsholt (1 mile east), Kingston Lisle (1 mile west), Woolstone (3 miles west), Upper Lambourn (5 miles south) and Sheepdrove (5 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Didcot (11 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (13 miles north), Wantage (4 miles east) and Grove (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Faringdon Day Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Uffington Museum (2.5 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Rams Hill and Letcombe Valley.
What affects the price in Westcot
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- The minimum booking
- Service time
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers for adults and children
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. 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.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Build in time for delays
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips, perfect with gravy.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book our van in Westcot
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
- No surprises in your quote
- Rain does not stop the fryers
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
- 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