West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Brimpton, West Berkshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Brimpton and West Berkshire, frying fresh at your venue and serving from the hatch.
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings after the committal
Planning an event in Brimpton?
About our funeral and wake catering in Brimpton
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Whether it’s anniversary memorials and gatherings at home after a funeral, we can cook sausage and chips, gravy and pie and chips.
In rural Brimpton, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Brimpton (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and help find another. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A spot near your guests
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Your quote will be clear. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and the way in
- Numbers
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Dietary needs, with numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Brimpton, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Brimpton?
It can be a fitting tribute.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Family meals after the service
- Life celebrations
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Peter, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
Brimpton questions
Is Brimpton close to London?
About 48 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Brimpton?
The closest is Midgham station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
What if we do not know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Brimpton.
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.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. We do the cooking. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen needed
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. Late-December sunset in Brimpton is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the van can get in
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Brimpton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Places near Brimpton
More for events in Brimpton
After a funeral in Brimpton
Brimpton is about 3 miles north-west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your wake in Brimpton will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Brimpton is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Midgham station, about 1.4 miles north-east.
We take the van to wakes all over the RG7 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a wake at a home on Brimpton Lane, Wasing Road and Brimpton Road, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Brimpton we cover include Brimpton Common (1 mile south-east), Woolhampton (2 miles north-east), Heath End (2 miles south-east), Inhurst (2 miles south-east) and Aldermaston (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (6 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (6 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.6 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Brimpton include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Local schools include The Hurst School (1.8 miles south-east)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally simpler.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall has an urn
- Mention allergies you know about
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
- 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