West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Lambourn
Funeral and wake catering in Lambourn: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after the committal
A chip van near Lambourn
Perfect for your wake in Lambourn
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary memorials
- A wake at the family home
- Small family memorials
- Celebrations of life
For a service at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there is a minimum
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- If the price includes VAT
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Funeral and wake catering in Lambourn, cooked to order
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas, and we’re frequently booked for gatherings after the committal and pub wakes.
For a wake in a place like Lambourn, the village hall is often the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Location
- Lambourn (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
About the food
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Allergies and dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Allow a little extra
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How far we travel
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- Whether a minimum applies
Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space and the way in
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Should I sort the food myself?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it’s crisp.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Preparing food yourself adds to a hard day. A van takes that off your hands. Larger groups normally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Quick service from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Also near Lambourn
What else we do in Lambourn
Working with your venue
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How it works
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. Afterwards we pack up. Summer evenings in Lambourn stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- 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.
- Everything is fried to order as the queue moves.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Before we arrive
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Arranging a wake in Lambourn
Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Lambourn or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Oxford, about 21 miles away.
Lambourn is within about a mile of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in RG17, we can fry fresh for your guests. We can serve a wake on streets such as High Street, Station Road and Chapel Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Sheepdrove (1 mile north-east), Upper Lambourn (1 mile north-west), Westcot (6 miles north), Sparsholt (6 miles north) and Kingston Lisle (6 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (12 miles south-east), Thatcham (14 miles south-east), Speenhamland (11 miles south-east), Hungerford (7 miles south), Shaw (12 miles south-east) and Wash Common (12 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in West Berkshire, Lambourn has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
The countryside around Lambourn includes Watts Bank and Rams Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The George pub (under half a mile west)
FAQs for Lambourn
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Lambourn close to London?
About 62 miles from central London.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
How quickly can you come?
Wakes are frequently arranged quickly, so send us the date and we will answer right away.
Does the batter contain gluten?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Lambourn.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Lambourn?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
- 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