West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Bishop's Green events
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Bishop's Green and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Family meals after the service
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering for Bishop's Green events
Why choose a fish and chip van in Bishop's Green?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- We cover Bishop's Green and the whole of West Berkshire
Read how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Bishop's Green
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. On the menu are cod and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips, and we’re frequently booked for life celebrations and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
In a small place like Bishop's Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Location
- Bishop's Green (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Sunset in Bishop's Green is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Bishop's Green
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
FAQs for Bishop's Green
Is Bishop's Green too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you trade in New Greenham Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we’ll take it from there.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Bishop's Green?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Arranging a wake in Bishop's Green
Bishop's Green is about 3 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG20, we can bring the van to you. We take the van to 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 14 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Your wake could be at a house on Beech Road, Kestrel Gardens and Peregrine Road or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to wakes in Heads Hill (1 mile north-east), Headley (1 mile east), Bury's Bank (1 mile north), Mill Green (2 miles east) and Plastow Green (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (0.7 miles north) and Donnington Castle (4.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Ladle Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Schools near Bishop's Green include The Clere School (1.9 miles south-west)
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Occasions we serve in Bishop's Green
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Pub wakes
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Life celebrations
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Newbury Racecourse station, about 2.6 miles north-west.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
- When final numbers are due
What a fish and chip van costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Expected numbers
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
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. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
- 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