West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Enborne
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Enborne.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after the committal
Planning an event in Enborne?
Events we cater in Enborne
It takes one job off a very long list.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Memorial gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A tribute meal
Relatives arriving by train should know that the closest railway station is Newbury station, roughly 2.2 miles east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Enborne
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. We serve haddock and chips, mushy peas and pie and chips, and we’re often booked for wakes at venues and memorial gatherings.
For a wake near Enborne, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it is handed over.
- Location
- Enborne (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Build in time for delays
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow a little extra
- Choose a friend to be our contact
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up where we have agreed, and cook and serve without fuss. A wake in Enborne in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat, and you will get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Enborne
What else we do in Enborne
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Arranging a wake in Enborne
Enborne is about 2 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cover Enborne as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Enborne is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Enborne to Reading (18 miles away).
After a service at Parish Church of St Michael, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We also bring the van to wakes in Crockham Heath (1 mile south), Skinners Green (1 mile east), Hamstead Marshall (1 mile west), Wash Common (2 miles south-east) and Enborne Row (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Hungerford (6 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Shaw (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.3 miles east) and Hamstead Marshall 2 (1.1 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Pilot Hill and Rack Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Park House School (1.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Craven Arms (0.9 miles south-west)
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Enborne
Is Enborne close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
Is Enborne too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what’s possible.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if timings change?
We plan for delays. We’ll agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Your choice of menu
- The date and time of year
- Whether a minimum applies
- The length of service
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Enborne? Send us the details and we will reply with a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
- 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