West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Earlstone Common events
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Earlstone Common.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A wake at the family home
- Small family memorials
Planning an event in Earlstone Common?
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Earlstone Common
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. We’re frequently asked to cater gatherings at a village hall or club and gatherings after the committal, serving gravy, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Earlstone Common, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Where
- Earlstone Common (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and it’s a favourite with children.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Any minimum charge
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Distance and any road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The date and time of the event
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Earlstone Common? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Earlstone Common?
Families choose fish and chips because it is comforting and familiar.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We’re frequently booked for:
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at home
- Remembrance gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Relatives arriving by train should know that Newbury station is about 3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- Any minimum charge
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
Arranging a wake in Earlstone Common
Earlstone Common is about 3 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever your wake is in the RG20 area, we can fry fresh for your guests. Earlstone Common is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Earlstone Common to Reading (16 miles away).
After a service at Church of the Ascension, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
We cover wakes in every part of RG20 and the streets around it. We also bring the van to wakes in Burghclere Common (1 mile north), Burghclere (1 mile south-west), Newtown Common (1 mile north), Wash Water (2 miles north-west) and Sandleford (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles north), Thatcham (4 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (12 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles north), Hungerford (9 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.8 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Beacon Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Burghclere Primary School (0.6 miles south) and Horris Hill School (0.9 miles north-west)
Earlstone Common questions
How far is Earlstone Common from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of the Ascension?
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.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
How do we estimate numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Planning for dietary needs
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Remember the journey from the service.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
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A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- A clear quote before booking
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price and the cost guide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
How it works
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Earlstone Common; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Clear the route for the van
- Have a level parking spot ready
Ask for a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
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