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Funeral and wake catering in Hyde End, West Berkshire
Funeral and wake catering in Hyde End: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Wakes at home
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
A chip van near Hyde End
Events we cater in Hyde End
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Life celebrations
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
Families holding a service at Church of St Peter often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
About our funeral and wake catering in Hyde End
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. Popular choices include mushy peas, haddock and chips and gravy, and we’re often booked for gatherings at a village hall or club and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
For a wake near Hyde End, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Hyde End (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Planning the van’s spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A clear area by the serving hatch
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
Wakes in Hyde End: venues and practical details
Hyde End is about 3 miles south-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. For wakes in Hyde End, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We serve all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Hyde End to Reading (11 miles away).
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Midgham station is about 2.1 miles away.
Wakes anywhere in RG7 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. For wakes just outside Hyde End, we cover Crookham (1 mile north-west), Goose Hill (1 mile south-west), Ashford Hill (1 mile south), Mill Green (2 miles west) and Fair Oak (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles west), Thatcham (3 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (7 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles north-west), Hungerford (14 miles west) and Spencers Wood (10 miles east).
A little further out are Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.1 miles west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Local schools include The Hurst School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Travellers Friend pub (0.9 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- Parking and the way in
- Any minimum charge
- Your choice of menu
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything awkward about the way in
- A picture of where the van would go
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Step by step
The smell of the fryers does the inviting. Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, and chips are fried in batches through service. In Hyde End, it is dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know the serving time
- Ensure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works at home or at a hall. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Hyde End
- No kitchen needed
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To make it work smoothly:
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Plan seating for older guests
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We start when you give the word.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Food your guests will love
Curry sauce
Chip-shop curry sauce is a mild, slightly sweet British classic, great with chips and sausages.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Common questions in Hyde End
Is Hyde End too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where you will gather.
Where do you take the van?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, with a suitable spot for the van.
What does it cost to hire the van?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that’s common.
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Also in Hyde End
- 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