West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Burnt Hill, West Berkshire
Funeral and wake catering in Burnt Hill: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
Book the van in Burnt Hill
What affects the price in Burnt Hill
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of menu
- The length of service
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The number of meals
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of where the van would go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability right away.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Burnt Hill
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. For family gatherings after a burial or cremation and scattering of ashes gatherings, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
Near Burnt Hill, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Burnt Hill (RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Mention allergies you know about
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Perfect for your wake in Burnt Hill
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Burnt Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Remembrance gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after the committal
For a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if plans change
- Any minimum charge
- The van’s size and access needs
- The service time, and the cost of running over
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Burnt Hill
How far is Burnt Hill from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Burnt Hill?
Pangbourne station, about 4.2 miles east of the centre.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before booking.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes. We can work with whoever is helping you.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Do you have allergen information?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Is there something for children?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Burnt Hill?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Why book our van in Burnt Hill
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing or the cost guide.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Wakes in Burnt Hill: venues and practical details
Burnt Hill is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Wakes in Burnt Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Burnt Hill to Reading (about 9 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Pangbourne station, about 4.2 miles east. Burnt Hill is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in RG18, we can fry fresh for your guests. Other places close to Burnt Hill we cover include Stubbles (1 mile north), Stanford Dingley (2 miles south), Ashampstead (2 miles north), Ashampstead Green (2 miles north) and Upper Basildon (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles south-west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Yattendon Castle (1.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Hartslock.
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Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Each piece of fish is battered and fried to order, and chips are fried in batches through service. Summer evenings in Burnt Hill stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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- 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