West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Calcot
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Calcot.
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Funeral and wake catering for Calcot events
For event organisers in Calcot
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Funeral and wake catering in Calcot, fried fresh
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. We are often asked to cater wakes at home and scattering of ashes gatherings, serving mushy peas, cod and chips and pie and chips.
Around Calcot, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Calcot (RG31)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan seating for older guests
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
About the food
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
How it works
Because we cook inside the van, rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will still appreciate a bit of cover near the hatch. In summer, a wake in Calcot has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Share the timings for the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Calcot
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Anything awkward about the way in
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Calcot, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Common questions in Calcot
What’s the nearest station to Calcot?
Theale station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Yes. We start when you are ready.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that is common.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Berkshire. Find your area.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Planning the van’s spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Wakes in Calcot: venues and practical details
Calcot is about 3 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Calcot is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If relatives are coming by rail, Theale station, about 1.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
For wakes in RG31, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Whether your wake is on Curtis Road, Barclay Road and Royal Avenue or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Beansheaf Farm (1 mile south-east), Fords Farm (1 mile east), Horncastle (1 mile east), Little Heath (1 mile north) and Theale (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles south), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles south-east) and Shaw (12 miles west). Calcot is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire, with lots of choice for wakes.
Well-known places in the area include Broad Street Mall (3.3 miles east) and Battle Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Calcot includes Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Local schools include Little Heath School (1 mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Murdochs pub (less than half a mile east)
Nearby places to Calcot
What else we do in Calcot
- 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