West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Ecchinswell events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Ecchinswell? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after the committal
- Anniversary memorials
A chip van near Ecchinswell
About our funeral and wake catering in Ecchinswell
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. On the menu are haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater small family memorials and remembering a loved one’s favourite food.
Near Ecchinswell, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Ecchinswell (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
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 are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
The process
You don’t need to do much on the day: show us the spot, tell us when to start, and enjoy your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. A wake in Ecchinswell in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Ensure the van can get in
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the side most people expect.
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Towns and villages near Ecchinswell
Other occasions in Ecchinswell
Events we cater in Ecchinswell
It can be a fitting tribute.
In Ecchinswell and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Pub wakes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 4.6 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- How much space the van takes up
What affects the price in Ecchinswell
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and any road charges
- The date and time of year
- Service time
- Access and parking
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Expected numbers
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A photo of the parking spot
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will come back with a clear quote.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why book our van in Ecchinswell
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Ecchinswell and across West Berkshire
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Ecchinswell: halls, homes and travel
Ecchinswell is about 5 miles south of Newbury, in West Berkshire. People in Ecchinswell book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Lawrence, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wherever your wake is in RG20, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wake on streets such as Mill Lane, Oakfields Close and Ecchinswell Road, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Kingsclere (2 miles east), Bishop's Green (2 miles north), Headley (2 miles north-east), Plastow Green (2 miles north-east) and Mill Green (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles north), Thatcham (5 miles north), Burghfield Common (11 miles north-east), Speenhamland (5 miles north), Hungerford (12 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Ladle Hill and Audrey's Meadow.
- Local schools include The Clere School (2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (under half a mile west)
Ecchinswell questions
We are gathering after a service at Church of St Lawrence: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Is Ecchinswell close to London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
Do you cover Ecchinswell?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Ecchinswell is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Where the van can park in Ecchinswell
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie 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