West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Goose Hill, West Berkshire
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Goose Hill? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at venues
Funeral and wake catering in Goose Hill
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Goose Hill
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. Typical bookings include a tribute meal and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, with mushy peas, sausage and chips and gravy.
For a wake near Goose Hill, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Goose Hill (RG19)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. What affects it most:
- Parking and the way in
- Distance and any road charges
- How long we serve
- Cod, haddock or both
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
Still finalising the details? No problem: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Goose Hill: halls, homes and travel
Goose Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to drives, car parks, yards and venues around Goose Hill. Goose Hill is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Goose Hill to Reading (12 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Thatcham station, about 2.3 miles north.
Wherever your wake is in RG19, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Goose Hill we cover include Mill Green (1 mile west), Plastow Green (1 mile south-west), Crookham (1 mile north-east), Hyde End (1 mile north-east) and Headley (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles north-west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.3 miles west). The countryside around Goose Hill includes Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Nearby schools include Cheam School (1.4 miles south-west) and The Hurst School (2.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Travellers Friend pub (1 mile north)
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Goose Hill?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
What you get with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Common questions in Goose Hill
How far is Goose Hill from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Goose Hill?
Thatcham station, about 2.3 miles north of the centre.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Standard batter is made with wheat flour, so battered fish contains gluten. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van come to Goose Hill?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Goose Hill is within our area and the rest of West Berkshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Nearby places to Goose Hill
What else we do in Goose Hill
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is what most people in the south ask for. We batter it and fry it to order.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests usually gather round the hatch once service starts. In winter, it is dark in Goose Hill by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Ensure the van can get in
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and help find another. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Allergies and dietary needs
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Allow for the service running over
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
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.
- 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