West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Ashmansworth
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Ashmansworth and across West Berkshire.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at venues
Planning an event in Ashmansworth?
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Funeral and wake catering in Ashmansworth, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it is remembrance gatherings and celebrations of life, we can cook pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas for your guests.
Near Ashmansworth, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Ashmansworth (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ashmansworth
Other occasions in Ashmansworth
Events we cater in Ashmansworth
There’s no kitchen work for anyone.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Ashmansworth book the van for events such as:
- Family meals after the service
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Life celebrations
- Village hall wakes
For a service at a church like Church of St James, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
About the food
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. Summer evenings in Ashmansworth stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the van can get in
- Plan where the queue will stand
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Ashmansworth? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Ashmansworth
Do you come out to small places like Ashmansworth?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St James: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we’ll advise.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you right away whether we’re available.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Wakes in Ashmansworth: venues and practical details
Ashmansworth is about 7 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Around Ashmansworth, we park wherever there’s level, firm ground. Ashmansworth is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 21 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in RG20, we can fry fresh for your guests. If your venue is just outside Ashmansworth, we also cover Test Valley (1 mile west), Vernham Street (4 miles west), Hell Corner (5 miles north-west), Upper Green (5 miles north-west) and Inkpen Common (5 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (7 miles north-east), Thatcham (9 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west), Lambourn (14 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
The countryside around Ashmansworth includes Sidown Hill.
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Plan for a few extra people
- Mention allergies you know about
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
What affects the price in Ashmansworth
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- The length of service
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where the event is
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Ashmansworth
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- A clear quote before you book
- We cover Ashmansworth and the whole of West Berkshire
- A menu almost everyone likes
Working with your venue
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
- 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