West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Hermitage, West Berkshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Hermitage and West Berkshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering for Hermitage events
About our funeral and wake catering in Hermitage
A wake needs warm, simple food. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Whether it is wakes at home and remembrance gatherings, we will put together a menu of mushy peas, cod and chips and gravy.
For a wake near Hermitage, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Where
- Hermitage (RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Hermitage
Do you come out to small places like Hermitage?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is generally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll say what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
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.
Can the van come to Hermitage?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Hermitage is within our area and the rest of West Berkshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
More for events in Hermitage
Why choose a fish and chip van in Hermitage?
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Hermitage hosts choose us
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- A quote that spells everything out
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Occasions we serve in Hermitage
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
These are some of the bookings we take around Hermitage:
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after the committal
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
If the funeral is at a church such as Holy Trinity, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
Food your guests will love
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. In the north and in Scotland, haddock is the classic.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The date and time of year
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Allergies and diets you know about
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, use our quote form.
After a funeral in Hermitage
Hermitage is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG18, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We take the van to 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, Newbury Racecourse station is about 4 miles away. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hermitage; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
For wakes in RG18, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many guests. Whether your wake is on Newbury Road, Lipscomb Close and Marlston Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Longlane (1 mile south-west), Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Oare (1 mile north), Wellhouse (1 mile east) and Curridge (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Hampstead Norris Castle (2.4 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse pub (less than half a mile west)
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: the van arrives and we set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch at the agreed time. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Hermitage; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We plan a flexible serving time around the service.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Make sure the van can get in
- Let us know the serving time
Getting a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Hermitage? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For event organisers in Hermitage
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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