West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Highclere, West Berkshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Highclere and West Berkshire, cooking to order on site.
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Funeral and wake catering in Highclere
Funeral and wake catering in Highclere, cooked to order
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. We serve pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips, and we’re frequently booked for wakes at home and gatherings after the committal.
For a wake near Highclere, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Where
- Highclere (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A formal meal does not always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- Classic food your guests already know
- Events in Highclere and across West Berkshire
Wake catering near Highclere
Highclere is about 4 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Highclere is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. Highclere is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Highclere to Reading (19 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Newbury station is about 4.3 miles away.
We cover wakes in every part of the RG20 postcode area. We can serve a wake on streets such as Tubb's Lane, Arkwright Close and Coombe Corner, wherever the van can park. For wakes just outside Highclere, we cover Penwood (1 mile north-east), Woolton Hill (1 mile north), Hollington (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (2 miles north) and Wash Water (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (4 miles north-east), Thatcham (6 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-east), Hungerford (8 miles north-west) and Lambourn (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Newbury Castle (3.9 miles north) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Audrey's Meadow and Sidown Hill.
- Schools near Highclere include The Clere School (2.3 miles east)
Occasions we serve in Highclere
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Here are some of the occasions we serve:
- Wakes at venues
- Family meals after the service
- A wake at the family home
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Families holding a service at Church of St Michael Archangel often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- How allergens are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
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Diets, allergies and planning
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Build in time for delays
- Allow a little extra
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Where the van can park in Highclere
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Highclere
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food.
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, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Questions from Highclere
Is Highclere close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Michael Archangel?
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 will gather.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Who clears up?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How do we estimate numbers?
It is hard to know, so a rough number is fine. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Can you park on the road outside?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is usually easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Step by step
You’ll know we are ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. A wake in Highclere in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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