West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Burghfield Hill
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Burghfield Hill.
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A tribute meal
Planning an event in Burghfield Hill?
Burghfield Hill: halls, homes and travel
Burghfield Hill is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Burghfield Hill and nearby villages. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Mortimer station, roughly 2.1 miles south of the centre.
We serve wakes across RG7 and RG30. Your wake could be at a house on Ash Lane, Auclum Lane and Valley Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Burghfield (1 mile north), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile west), Trash Green (1 mile north), Ufton Nervet (1 mile west) and Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 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 Hill has lots of places where the van can park.
Well-known places in the area include Battle Hospital (4.7 miles north-east) and Thames Valley Police Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Local schools include The Willink School (0.7 miles west) and The Willink School (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Funeral and wake catering in Burghfield Hill, fried fresh
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. Whether it is memorial gatherings and gatherings at a village hall or club, we can cook haddock and chips, cod and chips and gravy for your guests.
In Burghfield Hill, the hall is frequently where people gather, and its car park suits the van. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Area
- Burghfield Hill (RG7, RG30)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Burghfield Hill
How far is Burghfield Hill from London?
About 42 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Burghfield Hill?
Mortimer station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Berkshire included. See all areas.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
What do you bring?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
How much space do you need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
How long are you on site?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
The process
When we arrive, we position the van, set up the hatch and get the fryers up to temperature. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. A wake in Burghfield Hill in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know the serving time
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
Getting a price
Still finalising the details? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Build in time for delays
- Have chairs for those who need them
Ensure older relatives can sit to eat.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Space, access and the venue
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
What affects the price in Burghfield Hill
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
- Cod, haddock or both
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well in Burghfield Hill. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Nearby places to Burghfield Hill
Other occasions in Burghfield Hill
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Burghfield Hill?
There is little waste, because food is cooked to order.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Village hall wakes
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
- 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