West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Hampstead Norreys
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Hampstead Norreys and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
Fresh fish and chips in Hampstead Norreys
Funeral and wake catering in Hampstead Norreys, fried fresh
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. For village hall wakes and small family memorials, we can cook haddock and chips, pie and chips and sausage and chips for your guests.
In rural Hampstead Norreys, home or the hall is usual. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Hampstead Norreys (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce and it’s on the menu.
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
Hampstead Norreys questions
Is Hampstead Norreys too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Hampstead Norreys from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What food do you serve?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What if timings change?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that’s common.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Space, access and the venue
We will be honest if a spot won’t work. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
What else we do in Hampstead Norreys
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Build in time for delays
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Perfect for your wake in Hampstead Norreys
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Hampstead Norreys:
- A wake at the family home
- Small family memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Pub wakes
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- How allergens are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
How the day works
We need a level, firm place to park the van, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In summer, a wake in Hampstead Norreys has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the serving time
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wake in Hampstead Norreys, and we’ll come back with availability and a quote.
Planning help
A chip van compared with other options
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there is less waste when numbers are uncertain. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is usually the best value.
Why us?
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No kitchen needed
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Hampstead Norreys and the whole of West Berkshire
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The minimum booking
- Service time
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Anything awkward about the way in
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
Wake catering near Hampstead Norreys
Hampstead Norreys is about 6 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. People in Hampstead Norreys 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. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Hampstead Norreys is within about 3 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
For wakes in RG18, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Your wake could be at a house on Church Street, Scottalls Lane and Forge Hill or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. If your venue is just outside Hampstead Norreys, we also cover Yattendon (2 miles south-east), Little Hungerford (2 miles south-west), Oare (2 miles south-west), Frilsham (2 miles south-east) and Wellhouse (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (7 miles south-west), Thatcham (6 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (6 miles south-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hampstead Norris Castle (under half a mile south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.8 miles south-west).
- Local schools include The Downs School (2.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart pub (under half a mile east)
- 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