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Funeral and Wake Catering in Newnham Murren
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Newnham Murren? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Newnham Murren
How our funeral and wake catering works in Newnham Murren
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. On the menu are gravy, haddock and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and gatherings after scattering ashes.
In a small place like Newnham Murren, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Newnham Murren (OX10)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What happens on the day
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Summer evenings in Newnham Murren stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details 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.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Newnham Murren? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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What comes out of the fryer
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
What the van needs
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
- The length of service
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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A chip van compared with other options
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your guests already know
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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 nobody has to miss the wake.
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.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Newnham Murren
Do you come out to small places like Newnham Murren?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a photo if you can.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you right away whether we are available.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we’ll plan service around it.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Newnham Murren?
It suits all ages.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at venues
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Cholsey station is about 2.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What happens if plans change
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
Wake catering near Newnham Murren
Newnham Murren is about 2 miles south of Benson, in Oxfordshire. Give us the address of your wake in Newnham Murren, and we will plan the route and the parking spot before the day. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is Oxford, about 12 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. The Chilterns National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Newnham Murren; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in OX10 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include The Street, Halifax Road and Hasthorpe Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Newnham Murren we cover include Crowmarsh Gifford (1 mile north-east), Mongewell (1 mile south), Winterbrook (1 mile south-west), North Stoke (2 miles south) and Cholsey (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (6 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (9 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Wittenham Clumps and Cholsey Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Wallingford School (0.8 miles north-west) and Wallingford School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens Head Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Check the hall has an urn
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Have napkins and bins ready.
- 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