West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Hungerford, West Berkshire
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Hungerford and the surrounding area.
- Wakes at venues
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Funeral and wake catering for Hungerford events
FAQs for Hungerford
Which station is closest to Hungerford?
Hungerford station, in Hungerford itself.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Lawrence: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
Typically, if it’s firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Can the van park on the street?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is typically easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Do you have allergen information?
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’s on the menu?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
What do you bring?
All the cooking happens in the van. Tell us about power, water and bins at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Hungerford
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. On the menu are haddock and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for remembrance gatherings and wakes at venues.
In Hungerford, the hall is frequently where people gather. We serve from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Hungerford (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Plan seating for older guests
- Build in time for delays
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
A table of photos helps people talk.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Nearby places to Hungerford
Also in Hungerford
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In summer, a wake in Hungerford has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Name one person we can call on the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Wakes in Hungerford: venues and practical details
Hungerford is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Hungerford and nearby villages. We serve all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 23 miles away.
Hungerford is on or near the A4 and A338, handy for relatives driving in. For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Hungerford has its own station, Hungerford station. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Hungerford; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We cover wakes in every part of RG17. We can serve a wake on streets such as High Street, Lancaster Square and Station Road, wherever the van can park. Main roads around Hungerford include the A4 and A338, so getting the van to your wake is simple. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Eddington (1 mile north-east), Upper Eddington (1 mile north), Leverton (1 mile north), Chilton Foliat (2 miles north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (7 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east). Hungerford is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire, with lots of choice for wakes.
Open spaces near Hungerford include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Nearby schools include John O'Gaunt School (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Borough Arms (under half a mile east)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is generally the best value.
Why Hungerford hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- Classic food your guests already know
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- We cover Hungerford and the whole of West Berkshire
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
What affects the price in Hungerford
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- Numbers
- How far we travel
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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