West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Ball Hill events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Ball Hill and West Berkshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Anniversary memorials
A chip van near Ball Hill
About our funeral and wake catering in Ball Hill
Services often run over, and we will work around the service and the family. Popular choices include pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for scattering of ashes gatherings and remembrance gatherings.
Near Ball Hill, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and handed over as soon as it’s ready.
- Location
- Ball Hill (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
FAQs for Ball Hill
Is Ball 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.
Is Ball Hill close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
Places near Ball Hill
Other occasions in Ball Hill
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Ball Hill
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Ball Hill?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever the occasion in Ball Hill, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We are often booked for:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- A wake at the family home
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Kintbury station, roughly 3.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How much space the van takes up
- What they can offer for dietary needs
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Ball Hill; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
Getting a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Ball Hill? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Why choose a fish and chip van in Ball Hill?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
See our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
Ball Hill: halls, homes and travel
Ball Hill is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Ball Hill and the surrounding area. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 19 miles away.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. From Knights Lea, Gore End Road and Knights Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Ball Hill, we also cover Hamstead Marshall (1 mile north), Woolton Hill (1 mile south-east), Crockham Heath (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (2 miles east) and Penwood (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (7 miles east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north-east), Hungerford (6 miles north-west) and Lambourn (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Newbury Castle (2.2 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ball Hill include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Pilot Hill.
What a fish and chip van costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- The day of the week
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head generally 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.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is worked out for your event. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
- 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