West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Ashmore Green events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Ashmore Green and West Berkshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
- Small family memorials
Funeral and wake catering in Ashmore Green
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of meals
- How easy the site is to reach
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Ashmore Green
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. We serve sausage and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater village hall wakes and memorial events and anniversaries.
Near Ashmore Green, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Where
- Ashmore Green (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Build in time for delays
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. Summer evenings in Ashmore Green stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Let us know the serving time
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in Ashmore Green?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 2.2 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How allergens are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The cancellation terms
Ashmore Green: halls, homes and travel
Ashmore Green is about 2 miles north-west of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. For wakes in Ashmore Green, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. We serve events right across the region, from Ashmore Green to Reading (about 13 miles away).
For a service at a church like St. Mark's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Ashmore Green is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Here we cover the RG18 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Ash Terrace, Ashmore Green Road and Stoney Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Ashmore Green we cover include Cold Ash (1 mile north-east), Stone Copse (1 mile west), Benham Hill (1 mile south-west), Thatcham (2 miles south-east) and Longlane (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (3 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (9 miles east), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (13 miles east), Calcot (10 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (2.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Nature Discovery Centre.
- Schools near Ashmore Green include Kennet School (1.8 miles south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
FAQs for Ashmore Green
Is Ashmore Green too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re gathering after a service at St. Mark's Church: 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What does it cost to hire the van?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
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More for events in Ashmore Green
Where the van can park in Ashmore Green
We will be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Ashmore Green
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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.
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.
- 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