West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Beenham Stocks
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Beenham Stocks.
- Village hall wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Book the van in Beenham Stocks
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Funeral and wake catering in Beenham Stocks, cooked to order
We cook as people come up. For life celebrations and wakes at venues, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
Near Beenham Stocks, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Beenham Stocks (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- The number of meals
- The minimum booking
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where the van would go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability right away.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Check the hall has an urn
- Allow a little extra
- Choose a friend to be our contact
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A table of photos helps people talk.
After a funeral in Beenham Stocks
Beenham Stocks is about 4 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Beenham Stocks is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Beenham Stocks is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Beenham Stocks to Reading (7 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Aldermaston station, about 1.2 miles south, is the nearest station. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Beenham Stocks, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in RG7, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. For wakes just outside Beenham Stocks, we cover Beenham (1 mile south-west), Lower Padworth (1 mile south-east), Southend (1 mile north), Aldermaston Wharf (1 mile south) and Tutts Clump (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (8 miles east) and Calcot (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.7 miles east) and Yattendon Castle (4.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Beenham Stocks include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Six Bells pub (0.8 miles west)
Step by step
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you’re ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Summer evenings in Beenham Stocks stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken 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.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Planning the van’s spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Occasions we serve in Beenham Stocks
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after the committal
- Life celebrations
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- How many hours the van serves
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
Beenham Stocks: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Beenham Stocks?
The closest is Aldermaston station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is everything cooked fresh?
It is. We cook inside the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
Is short notice a problem?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you right away whether we’re available.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
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Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
- 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