West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Beech Hill events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Beech Hill and nearby, frying fresh at your venue.
- Anniversary memorials
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Fresh fish and chips in Beech Hill
Funeral and wake catering in Beech Hill, fried fresh
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Whether it’s a favourite meal in someone’s memory and scattering of ashes gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas.
Near Beech Hill, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Location
- Beech Hill (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
We park quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, park on the agreed spot, and get on with frying and serving. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Beech Hill; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
How to prepare
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Name one person we can call on the day
Get a quote
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Who books funeral and wake catering in Beech Hill?
It takes one job off a very long list.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wakes at home
- Family meals after the service
- Small family memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
For family travelling by train, Mortimer station is about 1.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Beech Hill: halls, homes and travel
Beech Hill is about 5 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your wake in Beech Hill will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wakes anywhere in RG7 start with a parking spot for the van. Your wake could be at a house on Wood Lane and Vale View Drive or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Grazeley (2 miles north), Swallowfield (2 miles east), Riseley (2 miles south-east), Spencers Wood (2 miles north-east) and Heckfield Heath (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (14 miles west), Thatcham (11 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles north-west), Speenhamland (14 miles west), Calcot (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Berkshire Hospital (5.5 miles north) and Beaumys Castle (0.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Longwater and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Oakbank (2.4 miles north-east)
Food your guests will love
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Beech Hill
How far is Beech Hill from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Beech Hill?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of meals
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the space and the way in
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Why us?
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
Also near Beech Hill
Other occasions in Beech Hill
- 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