West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Great Shefford
Funeral and wake catering in Great Shefford: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Village hall wakes
- A wake at the family home
- Family meals after the service
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Wake catering near Great Shefford
Great Shefford is about 8 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For wakes in Great Shefford, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Great Shefford. Great Shefford is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Great Shefford to Reading (20 miles away).
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Great Shefford; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Here we cover the RG17 postcode area. Streets in the area include Station Road, The Mead and Miller's Field, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Great Shefford we cover include East Shefford (1 mile south-east), Weston (1 mile south-east), East Garston (2 miles north-west), Shefford Woodlands (2 miles south-west) and East Garston Woodlands (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles south-east), Thatcham (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south-west), Lambourn (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (7 miles south-east).
Open spaces near Great Shefford include Sole Common Pond.
About our funeral and wake catering in Great Shefford
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. For family meals after the service and a tribute meal, we can cook mushy peas, haddock and chips and gravy for your guests.
In rural Great Shefford, home or the hall is usual. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before booking.
- Where
- Great Shefford (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Allow a little extra
- Build in time for delays
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. You can use our quote form.
For event organisers in Great Shefford
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
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.
How it works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Great Shefford, it is dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
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A chip van compared with other options
A sit-down meal can feel formal. Fish and chips lets people mingle. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
Food your guests will love
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A short walk from the party
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Who books funeral and wake catering in Great Shefford?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
In Great Shefford and nearby, the van turns up at all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after the committal
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- How much space the van takes up
- The deadline for final numbers
Towns and villages near Great Shefford
Other occasions in Great Shefford
Great Shefford: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
How far is Great Shefford from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
What does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Can you park on the road outside?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
- 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