West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Crookham
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Crookham and across West Berkshire.
- Anniversary memorials
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Fresh fish and chips in Crookham
About our funeral and wake catering in Crookham
Services frequently run over, and we will work around the service and the family. For memorial events and anniversaries and village hall wakes, we can cook haddock and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
In rural Crookham, home or the hall is usual. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- Crookham (RG7, RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What affects the price in Crookham
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- How many people are eating
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the event is
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- A picture of the parking spot
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Crookham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Crookham; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the 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.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Crookham questions
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
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 will gather.
How far is Crookham from London?
About 49 miles from central London.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, including West Berkshire. Find your area.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we’ll confirm the rest.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why book our van in Crookham
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Classic food your guests already know
- No surprises in your quote
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
For event organisers in Crookham
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Confirmation that the van can park there
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
Also near Crookham
Also in Crookham
Wakes in Crookham: venues and practical details
Crookham is about 3 miles south-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Crookham or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We serve 155 places in West Berkshire. We serve events right across the region, from Crookham to Reading (about 12 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Here we cover the RG7 and RG19 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Crookham Common Road and Hyde End Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Hyde End (1 mile south-east), Goose Hill (1 mile south-west), Mill Green (1 mile south-west), Ashford Hill (2 miles south-east) and Plastow Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
A little further out are Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.7 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Crookham include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Schools near Crookham include Kennet School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Travellers Friend pub (0.5 miles west)
Takeaway run or book a van?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is normally 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