West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Beedon, West Berkshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Beedon.
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Funeral and wake catering for Beedon events
What affects the price in Beedon
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How far we travel
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Roughly how many people, including children
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
About our funeral and wake catering in Beedon
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. For wakes at church halls and clubs and gatherings after scattering ashes, we can cook gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips and more.
For a wake near Beedon, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Beedon (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Beedon?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Whatever the occasion in Beedon, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re frequently booked for:
- Small family memorials
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Village hall wakes
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
Wake catering near Beedon
Beedon is about 7 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Beedon to the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Beedon is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Beedon to Reading (14 miles away).
Beedon is within about 4 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in RG20, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as Stanmore Road and Weston's or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Beedon, we cover World's End (1 mile south), Peasemore (2 miles west), Downend (2 miles south), Chieveley (2 miles south) and North Heath (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles south), Thatcham (7 miles south), Burghfield Common (12 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south), Hungerford (11 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Hampstead Norris Castle (2.9 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Snelsmore Common and Churn Hill.
- Schools near Beedon include The Downs School (2.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Coach pub (0.8 miles south)
Space, access and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Beedon: your questions answered
Do you come to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, including West Berkshire. Find your area.
Is grass a problem?
Normally, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
We park quietly.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Compared with a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in Beedon
- A clear quote before booking
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Events in Beedon and across West Berkshire
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. In summer, a wake in Beedon has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
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What else we do in Beedon
- 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