West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in East Shefford
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in East Shefford.
- Small family memorials
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Pub wakes
Funeral and wake catering for East Shefford events
How our funeral and wake catering works in East Shefford
We work quietly and simply. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. On the menu are haddock and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and we are often booked for gatherings at a village hall or club and memorial events and anniversaries.
In a small place like East Shefford, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, not cooked earlier and kept warm, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Area
- East Shefford (RG17, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Build in time for delays
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
A chip van compared with other options
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in East Shefford
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Classic food your guests already know
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
After a funeral in East Shefford
East Shefford is about 7 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For wakes in East Shefford, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around East Shefford. We serve 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from East Shefford to Reading (20 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Kintbury station is about 4.7 miles away. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of East Shefford; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of RG17 and RG20 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover wakes in Great Shefford (1 mile north-west), Weston (1 mile south-east), Wickham (2 miles south), Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south-west) and East Garston (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (7 miles south-east), Thatcham (9 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west), Lambourn (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (7 miles south-east).
Open spaces near East Shefford include Sole Common Pond.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order, so it is crisp when it reaches you.
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The process
A typical booking goes like this: the van arrives and we set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. A wake in East Shefford 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 early to park and heat the fryers.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
How to get a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in East Shefford
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- The date and time of year
- Any minimum charge
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of the parking spot
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Who books funeral and wake catering in East Shefford?
It is one less thing to organise.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes at home
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Celebrations of life
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
If the funeral is at a church such as St Thomas' Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
Where the van can park in East Shefford
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A spot near your guests
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in East Shefford
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
Common questions in East Shefford
Do you come out to small places like East Shefford?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is East Shefford from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will work to your contact on the day.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including West Berkshire. See all areas.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
- 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