West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Goddard's Green
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Goddard's Green and across West Berkshire.
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Goddard's Green
About our funeral and wake catering in Goddard's Green
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it’s memorial events and anniversaries and gatherings after the committal, we can cook mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy and more.
For a wake near Goddard's Green, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Goddard's Green (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Questions from Goddard's Green
Is Goddard's Green too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Goddard's Green?
The closest is Mortimer station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you bring everything you need?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Is short notice a problem?
Get in touch as soon as you can. We’ll tell you straight away whether we are available.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
What the van needs
Every site is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How easy the site is to reach
- Distance and any road charges
- Any minimum charge
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. A wake in Goddard's Green in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Goddard's Green, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
Perfect for your wake in Goddard's Green
It suits all ages.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub wakes
Relatives arriving by train should know that Mortimer station, about 1.5 miles south, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The van’s size and access needs
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- The deposit and payment dates
Towns and villages near Goddard's Green
More for events in Goddard's Green
Organising for someone else?
If you’re 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 can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: 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.
Arranging a wake in Goddard's Green
Goddard's Green is about 5 miles south-west of Reading, in West Berkshire. People in Goddard's Green 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. Goddard's Green is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van.
Anywhere in RG7, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Goddard's Green, we also cover Wokefield (1 mile east), Burghfield Common (1 mile north-west), Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile south), Mortimer (2 miles south-west) and Mortimer West End (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (3 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
A little further out are Thames Valley Police Museum (2.3 miles north-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Goddard's Green include Hosehill Lake and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Goddard's Green include The Willink School (1.1 miles west) and The Willink School (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (1 mile west)
- 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