West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Hell Corner, West Berkshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Hell Corner and across West Berkshire.
- Wakes at home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
A chip van near Hell Corner
How our funeral and wake catering works in Hell Corner
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so ask as soon as you have the date. We are frequently asked to cater anniversary memorials and gatherings at a village hall or club, serving mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Hell Corner, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Hell Corner (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
A closer look at the menu
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
What affects the price in Hell Corner
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and the way in
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Larger groups generally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
A chip van compared with other options
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. 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. Ask us for a quote.
Why Hell Corner hosts choose us
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Hell Corner
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at how we price and what a fish and chip van costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Allow a little extra
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
We start when you give the word.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Arranging a wake in Hell Corner
Hell Corner is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. People in Hell Corner book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Hell Corner is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hell Corner to Reading (21 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Kintbury station, about 1.8 miles north, is the nearest station.
We serve wakes across RG17. If your venue is just outside Hell Corner, we also cover Inkpen Common (1 mile west), Inkpen (1 mile west), Upper Green (1 mile south-west), Kintbury (2 miles north) and Lower Green (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 3 (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Crown and Garter pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Places near Hell Corner
What else we do in Hell Corner
How it works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Summer evenings in Hell Corner stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose funeral and wake catering in Hell Corner?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Families holding a service at Church of St Laurence often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
FAQs for Hell Corner
Is Hell Corner too small for a chip van?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Hell Corner from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
What about guests who do not eat fish?
We serve sausages and pies as well as fish. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will be honest about what’s possible.
How do you handle allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Tell us your date and rough numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before you book.
Do you cover Hell Corner?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hell Corner and the rest of West Berkshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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