West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Catmore, West Berkshire
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Catmore? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Memorial gatherings
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering for Catmore events
About our funeral and wake catering in Catmore
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. We serve pie and chips, sausage and chips and gravy, and typical bookings are for wakes at church halls and clubs and memorial gatherings.
In a small place like Catmore, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Where
- Catmore (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why us?
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A clear quote before you book
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Hot food handed straight over
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
How the day works
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. Late-December sunset in Catmore is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
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About the food
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Cooked fresh at the hatch, it goes out hot and crisp.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Allow a little extra
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Wakes in Catmore: venues and practical details
Catmore is about 6 miles south-east of Wantage, in West Berkshire. People in Catmore book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We serve all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 17 miles away.
Catmore is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We serve wakes across the RG20 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover wakes in Farnborough (2 miles north-west), Brightwalton (2 miles west), Stanmore (2 miles south-east), Brightwalton Green (2 miles south-west) and West Ilsley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (8 miles south), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south), Hungerford (10 miles south-west) and Calcot (14 miles south-east).
Catmore: your questions answered
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Catmore?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer right away.
Do you take everything away?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Nearby places to Catmore
Also in Catmore
Events we cater in Catmore
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Catmore, people book us for occasions like:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Pub wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
For a service at a church like Church of St Margaret, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- How much space the van takes up
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many people are eating
- Cod, haddock or both
- The date and time of year
- How long we serve
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the parking spot
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
- 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