West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Halfway, West Berkshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Halfway.
- Pub wakes
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering for Halfway events
Where the van can park in Halfway
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
About our funeral and wake catering in Halfway
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. Popular choices include cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for remembrance gatherings and memorial gatherings.
Near Halfway, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Halfway (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Should I sort the food myself?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Also near Halfway
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Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Halfway hosts choose us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Halfway and the whole of West Berkshire
After a funeral in Halfway
Halfway is about 4 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For wakes in Halfway, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
Halfway is on or near the A4, handy for relatives driving in. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the nearest station is Kintbury station, about 1.6 miles south-west.
Wherever your wake is in RG20, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Being close to the A4, Halfway is simple for us to get to for your wake. For wakes just outside Halfway, we cover Clapton (2 miles north-west), Wickham (2 miles north), Easton (2 miles north), Upper Denford (3 miles west) and Lower Denford (4 miles west). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (4 miles east), Thatcham (7 miles east), Burghfield Common (15 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles east), Hungerford (5 miles west) and Lambourn (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.9 miles east) and Hamstead Marshall 3 (1.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Halfway include Sole Common Pond.
- Local pubs include The Halfway pub (less than half a mile west)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
- How many people are eating
- Service time
Larger groups usually cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
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. To send them, use our quote form.
Step by step
When we arrive, we park up on the agreed spot, set up and heat the fryers. Then everything is fried to order, so we time it to your schedule. In summer, a wake in Halfway has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Clear the route for the van
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
Planning help
Halfway: your questions answered
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Which station is closest to Halfway?
The closest is Kintbury station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Tell us your numbers and how long you have for food, and we will plan to keep the queue moving.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What if we don’t know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Is grass a problem?
Frequently, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we will confirm the rest.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Occasions we serve in Halfway
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Anniversary memorials
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub wakes
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether there’s a minimum
- Whether VAT is included
- What the van needs: space, access, power
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask the venue about the van
- Let us know of any allergies
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Remember the journey from the service.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking 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. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
- 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