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Funeral and wake catering in Beenham, West Berkshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Beenham.
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after the committal
Funeral and wake catering in Beenham
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Beenham
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. For gatherings at a village hall or club and anniversary memorials, we can cook haddock and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
Near Beenham, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Beenham (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Beenham questions
Which station is closest to Beenham?
Aldermaston station, about 1.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Beenham too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How many people should we cater for?
It’s hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We’ll agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
What’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
Do you come to Beenham?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Beenham is within our area and the rest of West Berkshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Beenham hosts choose us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Events in Beenham and across West Berkshire
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow for the service running over
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Where the van can park in Beenham
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re 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 Beenham
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Wake catering near Beenham
Beenham is about 4 miles north of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your wake in Beenham will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We serve all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Beenham; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in RG7 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Stoneyfield, Back Lane and Church View or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Beenham Stocks (1 mile north-east), Upper Woolhampton (1 mile south-west), Southend (1 mile north), Lower Padworth (1 mile south-east) and Chapel Row (1 mile west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (8 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Yattendon Castle (4.3 miles north-west) and Thames Valley Police Museum (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Beenham include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Six Bells pub (0.5 miles west)
Nearby places to Beenham
Also in Beenham
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers.
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. In summer, a wake in Beenham has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- 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
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Share the timings for the day
Get a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of meals
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How long we serve
- The minimum booking
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your wake in Beenham
It can be a fitting tribute.
Whatever the occasion in Beenham, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Anniversary memorials
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A wake at the family home
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Aldermaston station, roughly 1.1 miles south-east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
- The cancellation terms
- 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