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Funeral and wake catering in Burghfield Common, West Berkshire
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Burghfield Common and across West Berkshire.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Remembrance gatherings
- A wake at the family home
Fresh fish and chips in Burghfield Common
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Burghfield Common
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We’re often asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and family meals after the service, with gravy, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
In Burghfield Common, the hall is often where people gather, and its car park suits the van. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Burghfield Common (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
What affects the price in Burghfield Common
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
About the food
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who does not want fish, and it is a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Burghfield Common. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book with us
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
See our pricing and the cost guide.
Wake catering near Burghfield Common
Burghfield Common is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. We park up at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Burghfield Common and the surrounding area. Burghfield Common is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van.
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We take the van to wakes all over RG7. From Ragdale, Oakdene and Badgers Glade or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to wakes in Goddard's Green (1 mile south-east), Mortimer (2 miles south), Wokefield (2 miles east), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles south-east) and Mortimer West End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west). Being one of West Berkshire’s larger places, Burghfield Common has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (4.9 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Local schools include The Willink School (within half a mile west) and The Willink School (within half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Rising Sun pub (less than half a mile south-west)
The process
The first sign we have arrived is typically the smell, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. A wake in Burghfield Common in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Burghfield Common
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
Which station is closest to Burghfield Common?
Mortimer station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you cover Burghfield Common?
We do. We serve events in Burghfield Common and across West Berkshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We start when you’re ready.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We are happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Build in time for delays
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Allow a little extra
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Places near Burghfield Common
What else we do in Burghfield Common
Occasions we serve in Burghfield Common
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Celebrations of life
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembrance gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Mortimer station, about 2.2 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether there’s a minimum
- 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