West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Crockham Heath, West Berkshire
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Crockham Heath? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Life celebrations
- Family meals after the service
Planning an event in Crockham Heath?
What a fish and chip van costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- Service time
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Crockham Heath
We keep it calm and simple. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. Whether it’s village hall wakes and memorial events and anniversaries, we will put together a menu of gravy, pie and chips and mushy peas and more.
In rural Crockham Heath, home or the hall is usual. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Crockham Heath (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Who books funeral and wake catering in Crockham Heath?
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Wakes at home
If relatives are coming by rail, Newbury station, about 2.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The cancellation terms
- How late numbers can change
Towns and villages near Crockham Heath
Also in Crockham Heath
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Arranging a wake in Crockham Heath
Crockham Heath is about 3 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Crockham Heath to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. Crockham Heath is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 18 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Parish Church of St Michael, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Wakes anywhere in RG20 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. Streets in the area include Church Lane and Church Close, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Crockham Heath we cover include Enborne (1 mile north), Hamstead Marshall (1 mile west), Skinners Green (1 mile north-east), Enborne Row (1 mile south-east) and Ball Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (3 miles north-east), Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles north-east), Hungerford (6 miles west) and Calcot (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Rack Marsh and Pilot Hill.
- Nearby schools include Park House School (1.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Craven Arms (0.5 miles west)
Planning for dietary needs
We need to know about dietary needs and allergies in advance, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask the venue about the van
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Plan for a few extra people
- Plan seating for older guests
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
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 goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Takeaway run or book a van?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Crockham Heath
Do you come out to small places like Crockham Heath?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Crockham Heath from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How do you handle allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll tell you straight away whether we are available.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we simply start frying a little later, so the food is still fresh when it is served. A wake in Crockham Heath in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Crockham Heath, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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What the van needs
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- 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