West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Leckhampstead, West Berkshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Leckhampstead and West Berkshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Wakes at venues
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Wakes at home
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Funeral and wake catering in Leckhampstead, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. For life celebrations and a wake at the family home, we will put together a menu of cod and chips, gravy and sausage and chips for your guests.
For a wake near Leckhampstead, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Leckhampstead (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What a fish and chip van costs
We will give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Access and parking
- Numbers
- How far we travel
- Your choice of menu
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Allergies and diets you know about
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where the van would go
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- A spot near your guests
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Leckhampstead
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Leckhampstead. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Classic food your guests already know
- All the chip-shop extras
Read our pricing and the cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easiest to plan with some notice. Our advice:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
We serve when people are ready, not to a rigid schedule.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Leckhampstead questions
Do you come to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Leckhampstead from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
What if we do not know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Funeral directors can advise from experience.
Is grass a problem?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
How quickly can you come?
Contact us as soon as you can. We’ll tell you straight away whether we are available.
Food your guests will love
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Occasions we serve in Leckhampstead
It works for everyone.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A wake at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at venues
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St James, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The van’s size and access needs
- How many hours the van serves
- When final numbers are due
Also near Leckhampstead
What else we do in Leckhampstead
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. 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. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
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 Leckhampstead, it’s dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Share the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Arranging a wake in Leckhampstead
Leckhampstead is about 6 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Leckhampstead. Leckhampstead is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our bookings stretch from Leckhampstead to Reading (17 miles away).
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Leckhampstead, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We take the van to wakes all over RG20. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Peasemore (1 mile north-east), North Heath (2 miles south-east), Downend (2 miles east), Chieveley (3 miles south-east) and Winterbourne (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (6 miles south), Thatcham (7 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (14 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south), Hungerford (8 miles south-west) and Calcot (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Donnington Castle (4.5 miles south). Open spaces near Leckhampstead include Snelsmore Common.
- 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