West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Inkpen
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Inkpen? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
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Funeral and wake catering in Inkpen
Wakes in Inkpen: venues and practical details
Inkpen is about 6 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG17, we can fry fresh for your guests. Inkpen is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. We serve events right across the region, from Inkpen to Reading (about 22 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Kintbury station, about 1.9 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG17, so your wake can be anywhere in it. We can serve a wake on streets such as Folly Road, Post Office Road and Robins Hill or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere for the van. Other places close to Inkpen we cover include Inkpen Common (1 mile south-east), Upper Green (1 mile south), Hell Corner (1 mile east), Lower Green (1 mile west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (6 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles north-west), Lambourn (9 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Crown and Garter pub (0.5 miles south-east)
About our funeral and wake catering in Inkpen
We understand that timings on the day can move, so we stay flexible. For a tribute meal and memorial events and anniversaries, we will put together a menu of pie and chips, cod and chips and haddock and chips.
Near Inkpen, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Inkpen (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Takeaway run or book a van?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Pie and chips
Pie and chips is hearty and filling, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Other occasions in Inkpen
A chip van compared with other options
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Where the van can park in Inkpen
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Service time
- Access and parking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where you’d like the van to go
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we’ll quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the oil comes up to temperature, and food goes out hot at the agreed time. In Inkpen, it is dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Who books funeral and wake catering in Inkpen?
It can be a fitting tribute.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Michael, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Allergen information for each item
- The van’s size and access needs
Common questions in Inkpen
How far is Inkpen from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Inkpen?
The closest is Kintbury station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Inkpen?
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time and we’ll reply with a price.
Do we need to provide equipment?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
How do you handle allergies?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Send us any allergies in writing.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We’ll tell you right away whether we’re available.
- 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