West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Kingsclere, West Berkshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Kingsclere and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Funeral and wake catering in Kingsclere
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Kingsclere
We work quietly and simply. We park discreetly and serve when people are ready. We serve gravy, pie and chips and cod and chips, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings at home after a funeral and gatherings after the committal.
Around Kingsclere, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, so the batter is still crisp when it’s handed over.
- Where
- Kingsclere (RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Kingsclere: halls, homes and travel
Kingsclere is about 5 miles south-west of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Give us the address of your wake in Kingsclere, and we’ll plan the route and the parking spot before the day. Kingsclere is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Kingsclere to Reading (about 14 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Mary, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Wherever your wake is in RG20, we can bring the van to you. Whether your wake is on King John Road, George Street and Garden Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Close by, we cover wakes in Wolverton (2 miles east), Ecchinswell (2 miles west), Plastow Green (2 miles north), Fair Oak (2 miles north-east) and Headley (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (6 miles north-west), Thatcham (5 miles north), Burghfield Common (9 miles north-east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles north-west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.7 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (6 miles north). Open spaces near Kingsclere include Ladle Hill.
- Local pubs include George And Horne Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Before you choose a spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Also near Kingsclere
Other occasions in Kingsclere
How it 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 autumn and winter, it is dark early in Kingsclere; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Plan seating for older guests
- Keep the serving time flexible
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Somewhere quiet to sit helps some guests.
What affects the price in Kingsclere
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of menu
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
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.
Common questions in Kingsclere
What’s the nearest station to Kingsclere?
The closest is Thatcham station, roughly 4.8 miles away.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack up and leave the pitch tidy when service is finished. Let us know about bins for guests.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Kingsclere.
Do you bring everything you need?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Kingsclere hosts choose us
- We cover Kingsclere and the whole of West Berkshire
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No surprises in your quote
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Kingsclere?
It works for everyone.
Whatever the occasion in Kingsclere, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Pub wakes
- A wake at the family home
- Memorial gatherings
If relatives are coming by rail, Thatcham station is about 4.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many hours the van serves
- 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