Oxfordshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Wheatley
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Wheatley? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Celebrations of life
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering for Wheatley events
Arranging a wake in Wheatley
Wheatley is about 4 miles east of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. We cover Wheatley as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We serve 443 places in Oxfordshire.
Wakes anywhere in OX33 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as Church Road, High Street and Station Road, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Other places close to Wheatley we cover include Holton (1 mile north), Littleworth (1 mile west), Cuddesdon (2 miles south), Forest Hill (2 miles north-west) and Horspath (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Oxford (4 miles west), Didcot (11 miles south-west), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (8 miles south-west), Thame (7 miles east) and Kidlington (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are Slade Hospital (2.8 miles west) and Templars Square (3.6 miles west). Within reach you will find CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Shotover.
- Local schools include Wheatley Park School (0.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include 19 pub (less than half a mile east)
How our funeral and wake catering works in Wheatley
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Whether it’s anniversary memorials and pub wakes, we’ll put together a menu of mushy peas, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
For a wake in a place like Wheatley, the village hall is often the heart of it. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Location
- Wheatley (OX33)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Allow a little extra
- Build in time for delays
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
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Other occasions in Wheatley
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Why Wheatley hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Wheatley: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Is Wheatley close to London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
How fast is service?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What a fish and chip van costs
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- Any minimum charge
- The day of the week
- How long we serve
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the parking spot
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many people, including children
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and we serve hot from the hatch when you are ready to eat. In summer, a wake in Wheatley has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Wheatley?
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
These are some of the bookings we take around Wheatley:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
- Any minimum charge
- Whether VAT is included
Planning the van’s spot
We will be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A short walk from the party
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Wheatley
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- 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