West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Beansheaf Farm
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Beansheaf Farm and West Berkshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Pub wakes
- Small family memorials
Book the van in Beansheaf Farm
Beansheaf Farm questions
Which station is closest to Beansheaf Farm?
The closest is Theale station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
How far is Beansheaf Farm from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if we do not know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Generally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, that is common.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We plan for delays. We will work to your contact on the day.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Beansheaf Farm
We understand that timings on the day can move, and we’ll work around the service and the family. For scattering of ashes gatherings and a tribute meal, we can cook pie and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Around Beansheaf Farm, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Beansheaf Farm (RG31, RG30)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Beansheaf Farm: halls, homes and travel
Beansheaf Farm is about 3 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Wherever your wake is in the RG31 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Beansheaf Farm is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Theale station, about 1.4 miles west.
Wakes anywhere in RG31 and RG30 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Mill Lane, Curtis Road and Barclay Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover wakes in Calcot (1 mile north-west), Fords Farm (1 mile east), Horncastle (1 mile north-east), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south-east) and Tilehurst Within (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (10 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles south), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles south-east) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Broad Street Mall (3.1 miles east) and Battle Hospital (2.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Little Heath School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Murdochs pub (within half a mile north)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Beansheaf Farm?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Celebrations of life
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Michael, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- How many hours the van serves
- The cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The van’s size and access needs
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Beansheaf Farm?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book with us
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- A clear quote before you book
- Classic food your guests already know
See our pricing or the cost guide.
What happens on the day
The first sign we have arrived is generally the smell. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. In Beansheaf Farm, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
What the van needs
We will be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
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 Beansheaf Farm
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
What affects the price in Beansheaf Farm
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Service time
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- Access and parking
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Beansheaf Farm, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
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What else we do in Beansheaf Farm
- 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