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Funeral and wake catering in Cumnor, Oxfordshire
Funeral and wake catering in Cumnor: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch.
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Fresh fish and chips in Cumnor
What the van needs
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Funeral and wake catering in Cumnor, fried fresh
It is an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and typical bookings are for scattering of ashes gatherings and remembering a loved one’s favourite food.
Near Cumnor, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet.
- Location
- Cumnor (OX2)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Perfect for your wake in Cumnor
It takes one job off a very long list.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- A tribute meal
- Memorial gatherings
- Small family memorials
For family travelling by train, Oxford station is about 3.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
- The van’s size and access needs
- Payment terms and deposit
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Wakes in Cumnor: venues and practical details
Cumnor is about 4 miles north-west of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your wake in Cumnor, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 443 places in Oxfordshire.
Families holding a service at Church of St Michael frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
This part of Oxfordshire takes in OX2, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, The Park and The Winnyards, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Chawley (1 mile north-east), Filchampstead (1 mile north-west), Henwood (1 mile south-east), Dean Court (2 miles north-east) and Botley (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (5 miles east), Didcot (9 miles south-east), Bicester (14 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south-east), Witney (8 miles north-west) and Carterton (11 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Westgate Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east) and Radcliffe Infirmary (3.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Lashford Lane Fen and Cumnor Hill.
- Nearby schools include Matthew Arnold School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Vine Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Cumnor
Which station is closest to Cumnor?
The closest is Oxford station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Michael: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Places near Cumnor
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The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
What affects the price in Cumnor
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many people are eating
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- The day of the week
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- A photo of the parking spot
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Cumnor
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Allow for the service running over
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we’ve agreed, and get on with frying and serving. In Cumnor, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Preparing for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Read more
- 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