West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Greenham, West Berkshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Greenham.
- Pub wakes
- Family meals after the service
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Funeral and wake catering for Greenham events
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Greenham
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. For life celebrations and small family memorials, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas.
Near Greenham, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Area
- Greenham (RG19, RG14)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Takeaway run or book a van?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is usually simpler.
Places near Greenham
Other occasions in Greenham
Perfect for your wake in Greenham
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
These are some of the bookings we take:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Anniversary memorials
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any minimum charge
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Greenham
Can the van park in Sandleford Priory?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Greenham?
The closest is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can you come to the house?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What does it cost to hire the van?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers for a clear quote.
Step by step
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Guests typically gather round the hatch once service starts. In summer, a wake in Greenham has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Let us know the serving time
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the van’s spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
What affects the price in Greenham
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is typically the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Anything awkward about the way in
- Allergies and diets you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Wakes in Greenham: venues and practical details
Greenham is about 1 mile south-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We serve wakes at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Greenham and the surrounding area. We serve all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
We take the van to wakes all over the RG19 and RG14 postcode area. Your wake could be at a house on Water Lane, Greenham Road and Draytons View or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. For wakes just outside Greenham, we cover Sandleford (1 mile south-west), Newbury (1 mile north-west), Newtown Common (2 miles south-west), Wash Common (2 miles south-west) and Burghclere Common (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (13 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Donnington Castle (2.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Greenham includes Audrey's Meadow.
- Local schools include St Bartholomew's School (1.2 miles west) and St Bartholomew's School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Old London Apprentice pub (1 mile north)
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
- No kitchen needed
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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