West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Bagnor, West Berkshire
Funeral and wake catering in Bagnor: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch.
- Celebrations of life
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering in Bagnor
Bagnor: halls, homes and travel
Bagnor is about 1 mile north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Bagnor and nearby villages. We take the van to 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Bagnor to Reading (about 16 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Newbury station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG14 and RG20, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Whether your wake is on Bath Road, Pound Lane and Speen Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Other places close to Bagnor we cover include Speen (1 mile south), Donnington (1 mile north-east), Speenhamland (1 mile east), Stockcross (1 mile west) and Marsh Benham (2 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Thatcham (4 miles east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Hungerford (7 miles west), Calcot (13 miles east), Lambourn (10 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Donnington Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Bagnor includes Rack Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (1.3 miles east) and Trinity School (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Starting Gate pub (0.6 miles east)
Funeral and wake catering in Bagnor, cooked to order
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Whether it’s a favourite meal in someone’s memory and family gatherings after a burial or cremation, we can cook cod and chips, sausage and chips and gravy and more.
In rural Bagnor, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Location
- Bagnor (RG14, RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For event organisers in Bagnor
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
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.
Common questions in Bagnor
Can the van park in Victoria Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Bagnor?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How the day works
You do not need to do much on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. We handle the cooking and serving. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Bagnor; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG14 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Places near Bagnor
Also in Bagnor
Who books funeral and wake catering in Bagnor?
It’s one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Memorial gatherings
Families holding a service at Parish Church of St Mary frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- What the price includes, item by item
Allergies and dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Check the hall has an urn
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
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.
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.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether a minimum applies
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- Anything awkward about the way in
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Planning the van’s spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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