West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Lambourn Woodlands
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Lambourn Woodlands? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family meals after the service
Funeral and wake catering in Lambourn Woodlands
Funeral and wake catering in Lambourn Woodlands, fried fresh
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. Typical bookings include wakes at home and wakes at venues, serving gravy, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
In rural Lambourn Woodlands, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Lambourn Woodlands (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Wakes in Lambourn Woodlands: venues and practical details
Lambourn Woodlands is about 9 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your wake in Lambourn Woodlands will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We serve all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Lambourn Woodlands to Oxford (23 miles away).
Families holding a service at St Mary's Church frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Lambourn Woodlands, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wakes anywhere in RG17 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. From Hilldrop Lane and Ermin Street or a nearby road, we’ll bring the van to you. If your venue is just outside Lambourn Woodlands, we also cover Woodlands St Mary (1 mile south-east), Chilton Foliat (3 miles south), Leverton (4 miles south), Upper Eddington (4 miles south) and Eddington (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (11 miles south-east), Thatcham (13 miles south-east), Speenhamland (10 miles south-east), Hungerford (5 miles south), Shaw (11 miles south-east) and Wash Common (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lewisham Castle (4.9 miles west). Open spaces near Lambourn Woodlands include Watts Bank.
- Nearby, you will find The Hare pub (within half a mile north-west)
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Why Lambourn Woodlands hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No surprises in your quote
- We cover Lambourn Woodlands and the whole of West Berkshire
- Fried fresh, not kept warm
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Events we cater in Lambourn Woodlands
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Remembrance gatherings
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Life celebrations
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Hungerford station, roughly 4.6 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- How much space the van takes up
- A clear list of what’s included
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
- The number of meals
- The day of the week
Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. In winter, it is dark in Lambourn Woodlands by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Make sure the van can get in
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
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.
Working with your venue
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 will confirm what we can provide.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Lambourn Woodlands: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Lambourn Woodlands?
Hungerford station, about 4.6 miles south of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is normally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Is there something for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers, and we will include them in the plan.
How much does fish and chips for the wake cost in Lambourn Woodlands?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is there a non-fish option?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Where the van can park in Lambourn Woodlands
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
Looking after everyone
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Check the hall has an urn
- Ask the venue about the van
- Mention allergies you know about
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A table of photos helps people talk.
- 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