West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Bury's Bank
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Bury's Bank.
- Pub wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Funeral and wake catering in Bury's Bank
Funeral and wake catering in Bury's Bank, fried fresh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. Whether it is wakes at church halls and clubs and celebrations of life, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy for your guests.
In a small place like Bury's Bank, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Bury's Bank (RG19)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
If a spot is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- The spot you have in mind for the van
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Wakes in Bury's Bank: venues and practical details
Bury's Bank is about 2 miles south-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wakes in Bury's Bank are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a parking spot and fresh frying on the day. We take the van to 155 places across West Berkshire. Our bookings stretch from Bury's Bank to Reading (about 14 miles away).
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.
We serve wakes across the RG19 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring the van to wakes in Heads Hill (1 mile south-east), Bishop's Green (1 mile south), Headley (2 miles south-east), Mill Green (3 miles south-east) and Colthrop (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Hungerford (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (14 miles east), Calcot (11 miles east), Lambourn (13 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (0.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow.
- Schools near Bury's Bank include St Bartholomew's School (1.7 miles west)
How the day works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in Bury's Bank is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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For event organisers in Bury's Bank
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Why Bury's Bank hosts choose us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Events in Bury's Bank and across West Berkshire
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Nearby places to Bury's Bank
Other occasions in Bury's Bank
Events we cater in Bury's Bank
It can be a fitting tribute.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Bury's Bank and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Celebrations of life
- Pub wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, Newbury Racecourse station is about 1.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if plans change
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and children love it.
Bury's Bank: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Bury's Bank?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station is closest to Bury's Bank?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre.
What if the weather’s bad?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can the van park on grass?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
- 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