West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Colthrop
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Colthrop and the surrounding area.
- Remembrance gatherings
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Fresh fish and chips in Colthrop
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of meals
- Access and parking
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Cod, haddock or both
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Colthrop, and we will check the date and send a price.
Funeral and wake catering in Colthrop, cooked to order
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues. For gatherings at a village hall or club and anniversary memorials, we’ll put together a menu of pie and chips, haddock and chips and cod and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Colthrop, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Location
- Colthrop (RG19, RG18)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
The process
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Colthrop; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
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 nobody has to miss the wake.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
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.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Colthrop
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
What’s the nearest station to Colthrop?
The closest is Thatcham station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are often arranged quickly, so ask and we will reply quickly.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we’ll be honest about what’s possible.
Can you be flexible on the day?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you serve children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll include them in the plan.
Do you bring everything you need?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Colthrop?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- No surprises in your quote
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Colthrop
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Colthrop?
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Wakes at home
- Anniversary memorials
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
After a service at St Mary's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether there is a minimum
Wake catering near Colthrop
Colthrop is about 1 mile east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Across the RG19 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Colthrop to Reading (about 12 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
For wakes in RG19 and RG18, we just need to know where the van can park. Your wake could be at a house on Bath Road, Ashman Road and Fokerham Road, wherever the van can park. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Crookham (2 miles south-east), Hyde End (2 miles south-east), Heads Hill (2 miles south-west), Mill Green (2 miles south) and Goose Hill (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles west), Hungerford (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (12 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.6 miles south-west) and Donnington Castle (4.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Local schools include Kennet School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Swan pub (0.5 miles south-west)
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Check the hall has an urn
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Towns and villages near Colthrop
What else we do in Colthrop
- 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