West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Fair Oak, West Berkshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Fair Oak and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
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Funeral and wake catering for Fair Oak events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Fair Oak
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Whether it’s gatherings after the committal and a tribute meal, we can cook cod and chips, haddock and chips and pie and chips and more.
Near Fair Oak, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Fair Oak (RG19)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Wakes in Fair Oak: venues and practical details
Fair Oak is about 3 miles west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. For wakes in Fair Oak, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. We serve events right across the region, from Fair Oak to Reading (about 12 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Paul frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Anywhere in RG19, we can fry fresh for your guests. Other places close to Fair Oak we cover include Ashford Hill (1 mile north), Plastow Green (1 mile west), Wolverton (1 mile south), Goose Hill (1 mile north-west) and Hyde End (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Schools near Fair Oak include The Hurst School (1.7 miles north-east)
FAQs for Fair Oak
Is Fair Oak too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Fair Oak from London?
About 49 miles from central London.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Fair Oak?
We quote for each booking, so the price fits what you need. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we will reply with a price.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
Do you take everything away?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
How long are you on site?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
How the day works
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake in Fair Oak. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Fair Oak; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Fair Oak, and we will check the date and send a price.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether a minimum applies
- How many people are eating
- The length of service
Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The address or venue name
- Where the van would park
- A picture of where the van would go
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Mention allergies you know about
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Allow a little extra
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s what most people in the south ask for. It’s battered and fried to order.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll 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 fried-to-order beats a buffet
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Classic food your guests already know
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your quote
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Fair Oak?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
For family travelling by train, Thatcham station, about 3.6 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What they can offer for dietary needs
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Places near Fair Oak
What else we do in Fair Oak
- 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