West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Longlane
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Longlane? We bring the van to you and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Gatherings after the committal
- A wake at the family home
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Funeral and wake catering in Longlane
How our funeral and wake catering works in Longlane
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We’re often asked to cater family gatherings after a burial or cremation and life celebrations, with sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
Near Longlane, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Area
- Longlane (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Longlane: halls, homes and travel
Longlane is about 3 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We park up at homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Longlane. We take the van to 155 places across West Berkshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Newbury Racecourse station is about 3.3 miles away. Longlane is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Anywhere in RG18, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Sandy Close, Long Lane and Curridge Piece, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Curridge (1 mile west), Hermitage (1 mile north-east), Wellhouse (1 mile east), Oare (1 mile north) and Little Hungerford (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (4 miles south-west), Thatcham (3 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles south-west), Hungerford (10 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (2.7 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Snelsmore Common.
- Local pubs include The Bunk Inn (0.5 miles west)
Other occasions in Longlane
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Sausage and chips
For anyone who does not fancy fish, there is sausage and chips, and children love it.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Longlane
Do you come out to small places like Longlane?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do anything other than fish?
There is: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Tell us roughly how many to expect.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Do you come to Longlane?
We do. We serve events in Longlane and across West Berkshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children generally love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Where do you take the van?
We cover London and the South East, West Berkshire included. See all areas.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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’s crisp.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
What the van needs
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Flat, firm ground for the van
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
For event organisers in Longlane
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
How the day works
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and we agree exactly where before the day. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Longlane; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book with us
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Allow for the service running over
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
What affects the price in Longlane
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The day of the week
- Access and parking
- How long we serve
- Distance and any road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A photo of the spot helps too. When you are ready, use our quote form.
- 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