West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Boxford
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Boxford.
- Anniversary memorials
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after the committal
Planning an event in Boxford?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Boxford
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. Popular choices include gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at venues and wakes at church halls and clubs.
In rural Boxford, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Boxford (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Allow a little extra
- Check the hall has an urn
- Mention allergies you know about
- Have chairs for those who need them
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Why Boxford hosts choose us
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at our pricing and our guide to van hire costs.
The process
Because we cook inside the van, rain does not stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. Summer evenings in Boxford stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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What affects the price in Boxford
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Service time
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance and any road charges
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
More for events in Boxford
Events we cater in Boxford
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Village hall wakes
- Small family memorials
- Pub wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as Parish Church of St Andrew, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Boxford
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Boxford from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Is short notice a problem?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will let you know quickly.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including West Berkshire. See all areas.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
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 the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. The main points are:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Confirmation that the van can park there
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Boxford
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
After a funeral in Boxford
Boxford is about 4 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wakes in Boxford are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Boxford is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Kintbury station is about 3.9 miles away. Boxford is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in RG20, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include School Lane and Winterbourne Road, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Boxford we cover include Wickham Heath (1 mile south-west), Winterbourne (2 miles east), Stockcross (2 miles south), Bagnor (3 miles south-east) and North Heath (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (4 miles south-east), Thatcham (6 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-east), Hungerford (6 miles west) and Calcot (14 miles east).
A little further out are British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.8 miles south-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Boxford includes Sole Common Pond.
- Local pubs include The Bell pub (within half a mile south-west)
- 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