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Funeral and wake catering in Aldermaston Wharf, West Berkshire
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Aldermaston Wharf? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at venues
- A wake at the family home
Funeral and wake catering in Aldermaston Wharf
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run late, we simply start frying a little later, so nothing is cooked before it’s needed. A wake in Aldermaston Wharf in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Funeral and wake catering in Aldermaston Wharf, cooked to order
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Popular choices include cod and chips, gravy and mushy peas, and we are regularly asked to cater family gatherings after a burial or cremation and anniversary memorials.
In a small place like Aldermaston Wharf, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Location
- Aldermaston Wharf (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Places near Aldermaston Wharf
What else we do in Aldermaston Wharf
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.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
For event organisers in Aldermaston Wharf
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Perfect for your wake in Aldermaston Wharf
It can be a fitting tribute.
In Aldermaston Wharf and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
For a service at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How allergens are handled
- Whether there is a minimum
- A clear list of what’s included
Space, access and the venue
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Arranging a wake in Aldermaston Wharf
Aldermaston Wharf is about 3 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. For a wake in Aldermaston Wharf, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass in and around Aldermaston Wharf. Aldermaston Wharf is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Aldermaston Wharf has its own station, Aldermaston station.
We take the van to wakes all over the RG7 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Wharfside, Basingstoke Road and Watson Close; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. For wakes just outside Aldermaston Wharf, we cover Lower Padworth (1 mile north-east), Beenham (1 mile north-west), Beenham Stocks (1 mile north), Upper Woolhampton (2 miles west) and Southend (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (7 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Thames Valley Police Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Butt Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Aldermaston Wharf hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
FAQs for Aldermaston Wharf
Can the van park in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first.
What’s the nearest station to Aldermaston Wharf?
Aldermaston Wharf has its own station: Aldermaston station.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You provide a suitable spot and permission to park.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Who clears up?
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?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Your funeral director can help.
What if the service runs late?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Check the hall has an urn
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Choose a friend to be our contact
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
- Your choice of menu
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people, including children
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Aldermaston Wharf? Send us the details and we’ll come back with a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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