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Funeral and Wake Catering in Nuneham Courtenay
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Nuneham Courtenay? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Fresh fish and chips in Nuneham Courtenay
Nuneham Courtenay: your questions answered
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Peter: can you come?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How far is Nuneham Courtenay from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Tell us about other diets and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. Bins for guests are worth planning.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Funeral and wake catering in Nuneham Courtenay, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. Typical bookings include a favourite meal in someone’s memory and scattering of ashes gatherings, with haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips.
For a wake near Nuneham Courtenay, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Nuneham Courtenay (OX44)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
Perfect for your wake in Nuneham Courtenay
It suits all ages.
In Nuneham Courtenay and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Anniversary memorials
- Celebrations of life
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The van’s size and access needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Nuneham Courtenay: halls, homes and travel
Nuneham Courtenay is about 4 miles east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Anywhere in OX44, we can fry fresh for your guests. We take the van to all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Radley station is about 1.7 miles away.
Here we cover the OX44 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. For wakes just outside Nuneham Courtenay, we cover Radley (2 miles west), Clifton Hampden (2 miles south), Long Wittenham (3 miles south), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles west) and Culham (4 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Oxford (4 miles north), Didcot (6 miles south), Bicester (15 miles north), Witney (14 miles north-west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (12 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include FitzHarris Castle (3.7 miles west) and Littlemore Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Nuneham Courtenay include Shotover and Wells Farm.
- Local schools include The Oxford Academy (2.4 miles north)
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. 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.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food handed straight over
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Read how we price or the cost guide.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A spot near your guests
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Nuneham Courtenay
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Late-December sunset in Nuneham Courtenay is about 3:55pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Ensure the van can get in
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Nuneham Courtenay
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- How far we travel
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the van would park
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
- 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