West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Kintbury events
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Kintbury.
- Remembrance gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Wakes at home
Planning an event in Kintbury?
How the day works
The first sign we have arrived is usually the smell. After that, it is a steady flow to the hatch. Late-December sunset in Kintbury is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A photo of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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How our funeral and wake catering works in Kintbury
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. For pub wakes and gatherings at home after a funeral, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips for your guests.
In rural Kintbury, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Kintbury (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
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What affects the price in Kintbury
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Any minimum charge
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- The date and time of year
Larger groups usually cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the event is
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- We cover Kintbury and the whole of West Berkshire
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Kintbury?
It works for everyone.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Kintbury:
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
For family travelling by train, there is a station right in Kintbury: Kintbury station.
What your quote should include
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Whether VAT is included
- Any minimum charge
- When final numbers are due
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is what most people in the south ask for. It is battered and fried to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Questions from Kintbury
Which station is closest to Kintbury?
Kintbury has its own station: Kintbury station.
How far is Kintbury from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Kintbury?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How quickly can you come?
We understand the timescales, so ask and we will reply quickly.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it’s fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children normally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
How do we estimate numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
How do you handle allergies?
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.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Check the hall has an urn
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Allow a little extra
- Plan seating for older guests
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
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. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Wakes in Kintbury: venues and practical details
Kintbury is about 5 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For wakes in Kintbury, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We serve all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 21 miles away.
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Mary, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG17, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Morrish Grove, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover wakes in Hell Corner (2 miles south), Inkpen (2 miles south-west), Inkpen Common (2 miles south), Lower Green (2 miles south-west) and Upper Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles east), Thatcham (8 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles east), Hungerford (3 miles west), Lambourn (8 miles north-west) and Shaw (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hamstead Marshall 3 (2.2 miles east). The countryside around Kintbury includes Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.
- Local pubs include Prince of Wales pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- 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