West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Little Hungerford, West Berkshire
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Little Hungerford? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- A tribute meal
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
A chip van near Little Hungerford
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Little Hungerford
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. We’re frequently asked to cater family meals after the service and wakes at home, serving sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
Near Little Hungerford, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do.
- Area
- Little Hungerford (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
A chip van compared with other options
A pub or venue may cater a wake themselves. A van works where they do not, or at home. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Why book our van in Little Hungerford
- We cover Little Hungerford and the whole of West Berkshire
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- A quote that spells everything out
Read our pricing or our guide to van hire costs.
Other occasions in Little Hungerford
A closer look at the menu
Sausage and chips
A sausage and chips is the chip-shop classic for younger guests and fish-dodgers, especially with curry sauce.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Common questions in Little Hungerford
Is Little Hungerford too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Church of St Bartholomew: can you come?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
Can you serve children?
Of course. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cook in the rain?
We carry on in the rain, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
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. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, West Berkshire included. Find your area.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Wakes in Little Hungerford: venues and practical details
Little Hungerford is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. In and around Little Hungerford, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. Little Hungerford is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Little Hungerford to Reading (12 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Bartholomew frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Little Hungerford; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in RG18, we can bring the van to you. From Brick Walk, Stretcher Drive and Wythe Close or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. If your venue is just outside Little Hungerford, we also cover Oare (1 mile north-west), Hermitage (1 mile south-west), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south-west) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south) and Hampstead Norris Castle (1.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Snelsmore Common.
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (0.8 miles south-west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Plan seating for older guests
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Planning the van’s spot
Plenty of places work for the van, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Little Hungerford
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
Occasions we serve in Little Hungerford
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
These are some of the bookings we take around Little Hungerford:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A tribute meal
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Newbury Racecourse station, roughly 4.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- The deadline for final numbers
- The van’s size and access needs
- The deposit and payment dates
Step by step
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. A wake in Little Hungerford in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- We agree a time to arrive and when food should be ready, allowing for the service running over.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Share the timings for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That’s fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will quote on that. To start, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
What a fish and chip van costs
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How easy the site is to reach
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Your choice of menu
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the parking spot
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will check the date and send a price.
- 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