West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Frilsham
Funeral and wake catering in Frilsham: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at venues
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A tribute meal
Book the van in Frilsham
How our funeral and wake catering works in Frilsham
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Typical bookings include a tribute meal and memorial gatherings, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and mushy peas.
For a wake near Frilsham, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Frilsham (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Frilsham
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
In Frilsham and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Pub wakes
- Celebrations of life
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Midgham station is about 4.3 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Whether travel is included
- The van’s size and access needs
Frilsham: your questions answered
How far is Frilsham from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Frilsham?
Midgham station, about 4.3 miles south of the centre.
How long does set-up take?
We get there in good time to set up. We will agree arrival and serving times with you.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that is common.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Frilsham?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
How long will the queue be?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan service around it.
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 are not sure.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Before you choose a spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
Places near Frilsham
What else we do in Frilsham
How it works
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Frilsham; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s a favourite in colder months.
Frilsham: halls, homes and travel
Frilsham is about 4 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. From the centre of Frilsham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. Frilsham is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Frilsham to Reading (10 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Frideswide, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Frilsham is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We serve wakes across RG18. We can serve a wake on streets such as Beechfield Lane, Hatchets Lane and Chapel Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Yattendon (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (2 miles west), Little Hungerford (2 miles west), Hampstead Norreys (2 miles north-west) and Oare (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.7 miles south-west) and Yattendon Castle (1 mile north). Within reach you will find Nature Discovery Centre.
- Local pubs include The Pot Kiln pub (less than half a mile east)
For event organisers in Frilsham
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Looking after everyone
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What you get with us
- We cover Frilsham and the whole of West Berkshire
- A quote that spells everything out
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van 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