West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Inkpen Common events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Inkpen Common? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A wake at the family home
- Family meals after the service
Fresh fish and chips in Inkpen Common
Funeral and wake catering in Inkpen Common, cooked to order
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside. Typical bookings include a wake at the family home and pub wakes, with haddock and chips, pie and chips and cod and chips.
In a small place like Inkpen Common, 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: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Inkpen Common (RG17, RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How it works
We get there well before service, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. Summer evenings in Inkpen Common stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Who books funeral and wake catering in Inkpen Common?
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- A tribute meal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at home
- Village hall wakes
Families holding a service at Church of St Laurence frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What your quote should include
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Inkpen Common
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
Towns and villages near Inkpen Common
Other occasions in Inkpen Common
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
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 will confirm what we can provide.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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.
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Inkpen Common. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why us?
- Hot food handed straight over
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing or the cost guide.
What a fish and chip van costs
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- Service time
- The minimum booking
- The menu and how many choices
- How far we travel
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- The address or venue name
Thinking about fish and chips for the wake for your wake in Inkpen Common? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Arranging a wake in Inkpen Common
Inkpen Common is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG17, we can fry fresh for your guests. Inkpen Common is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Inkpen Common to Reading (21 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Kintbury station, about 2 miles north.
Here we cover the RG17 and RG20 postcode area. Streets in the area include Heads Lane, Rooksnest Lane and The Firs, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Inkpen Common we cover include Hell Corner (1 mile east), Inkpen (1 mile north-west), Upper Green (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Inkpen Common includes Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Local pubs include Crown and Garter pub (within half a mile south-west)
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are a must for plenty of fish and chip fans, and they’re on the menu.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Common questions in Inkpen Common
Is Inkpen Common 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 Laurence?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We can work with whoever is helping you.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausages and pies, with chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
- 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