West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Burghclere events
Funeral and wake catering in Burghclere: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Small family memorials
Fresh fish and chips in Burghclere
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
Cod and chips is the meal most people picture when they think of a chip shop. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Burghclere
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. We serve gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for family gatherings after a burial or cremation and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
For a wake near Burghclere, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We bring the van and everything we need to cook, and we leave the pitch tidy when we go.
- Where
- Burghclere (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Also near Burghclere
Also in Burghclere
Where the van can park in Burghclere
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Should I sort the food myself?
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.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in Burghclere. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in Burghclere
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- No surprises in your quote
- Hot food handed straight over
Wake catering near Burghclere
Burghclere is about 4 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Around Burghclere, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. We serve events right across the region, from Burghclere to Reading (17 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of the Ascension, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Anywhere in RG20, we can bring the van to you. Local streets include Coronation Close, Breachfield and Harts Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. We also bring the van to wakes in Earlstone Common (1 mile north-east), Burghclere Common (1 mile north), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Penwood (2 miles west) and Wash Water (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles north), Thatcham (5 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Calcot (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 2 (4.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Local schools include The Clere School (within half a mile north-east) and Horris Hill School (1.3 miles north)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Burghclere?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
In Burghclere and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Newbury station, about 3.5 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch as soon as we open. Sunset in Burghclere is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; ensure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Mention allergies you know about
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Plan for a few extra people
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
FAQs for Burghclere
What’s the nearest station to Burghclere?
The closest is Newbury station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
How far is Burghclere from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van come to Burghclere?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, including Burghclere. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We cook inside the van, so it is fried on the spot, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
What can guests choose from?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Usually, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
Larger groups normally 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.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
- 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