West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Compton, West Berkshire
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 Compton.
- A tribute meal
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
Fresh fish and chips in Compton
How our funeral and wake catering works in Compton
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. For gatherings at home after a funeral and memorial gatherings, we can cook gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips and more.
Near Compton, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Area
- Compton (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Build in time for delays
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Allow a little extra
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
Wake catering near Compton
Compton is about 7 miles south of Didcot, in West Berkshire. We cover Compton as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Compton is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
Compton is within about a mile of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We take the van to wakes all over RG20 and the streets around it. From High Street, Lowbury Gardens and Cheap Street or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in East Ilsley (2 miles north-west), Aldworth (2 miles east), Woodway (3 miles north), Blewbury (4 miles north) and Chilton (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (9 miles south), Thatcham (8 miles south), Burghfield Common (11 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles south-west), Hungerford (14 miles south-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (2.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Churn Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Downs School (within half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Swan pub (within half a mile north)
Also near Compton
Other occasions in Compton
Perfect for your wake in Compton
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Compton book the van for events such as:
- Gatherings after the committal
- A wake at the family home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary and St Nicholas, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if plans change
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Compton
Is Compton too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary and St Nicholas: can you come?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Where do you take the van?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How much space do you need?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we’ll firm it up nearer the day.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer straight away.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
How the day works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. A wake in Compton in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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A chip van compared with other options
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Compton and the whole of West Berkshire
Take a look at how we price or the cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. What matters most:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A short walk from the party
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
What a fish and chip van costs
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
- Numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Your date and serving time
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
- 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