West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Ashford Hill
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Ashford Hill and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Planning an event in Ashford Hill?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Ashford Hill
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. Popular choices include cod and chips, gravy and haddock and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater a tribute meal and anniversary memorials.
In rural Ashford Hill, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Ashford Hill (RG19)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Ashford Hill: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Paul: 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.
Is Ashford Hill too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
How many people should we cater for?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
How we price fish and chips for the wake
We’ll give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
The cost per head normally 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.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Where the van would park
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Also near Ashford Hill
Also in Ashford Hill
Occasions we serve in Ashford Hill
It is one less thing to organise.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Midgham station, about 3 miles north.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The cancellation terms
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Ashford Hill
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
After a funeral in Ashford Hill
Ashford Hill is about 3 miles west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Around Ashford Hill, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St Paul frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
We take the van to wakes all over RG19 and the streets around it. Your wake could be at a house on Chapel Lane, Benham Lane and Old Lane, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Fair Oak (1 mile south), Hyde End (1 mile north), Goose Hill (1 mile north-west), Plastow Green (1 mile west) and Crookham (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles north-east), Speenhamland (6 miles north-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.5 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.2 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Local schools include The Hurst School (1.3 miles east) and The Hurst School (1.3 miles east)
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Once we are hot, we cook to order, timed around your wake. Late-December sunset in Ashford Hill is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
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- 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