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Funeral and wake catering in Stonor, Oxfordshire
Funeral and wake catering in Stonor: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
A chip van near Stonor
Funeral and wake catering in Stonor, cooked to order
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. For wakes at church halls and clubs and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
For a wake near Stonor, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Stonor (RG9)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Stonor?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. 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 book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Classic food your guests already know
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Read our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
FAQs for Stonor
Is Stonor close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Stonor?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
What else we do in Stonor
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people, including 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.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Stonor?
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever the occasion in Stonor, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at venues
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
If the funeral is at a church such as Pishill Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many hours the van serves
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Arranging a wake in Stonor
Stonor is about 5 miles north of Henley-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Bookings in Stonor come in all shapes and sizes, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We serve 443 places across Oxfordshire. We serve events right across the region, from Stonor to Reading (about 11 miles away).
Stonor is within about 3 miles of the Chilterns National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in RG9, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Turville Heath (1 mile north-east), Northend (2 miles north), Christmas Common (2 miles north-west), Cookley Green (3 miles west) and Howe Hill (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Didcot (13 miles west), Thame (10 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (5 miles south), Benson (7 miles west), Chinnor (7 miles north) and Tilehurst (11 miles south-west).
The countryside around Stonor includes Warburg Nature Reserve and Bald Hill.
- Local pubs include The Crown Inn Public House (0.7 miles west)
Step by step
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In summer, a wake in Stonor has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or RG9 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Allow for the service running over
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
What comes out of the fryer
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. It’s battered and fried to order.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
- 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