West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Midgham
Funeral and wake catering in Midgham: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, and served hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at venues
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Fresh fish and chips in Midgham
Funeral and wake catering in Midgham, fried fresh
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. Typical bookings include pub wakes and memorial gatherings, serving haddock and chips, sausage and chips and pie and chips.
For a wake near Midgham, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Location
- Midgham (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Midgham
What’s the nearest station to Midgham?
Midgham station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Matthew?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the van and everything we need to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Towns and villages near Midgham
More for events in Midgham
Midgham: halls, homes and travel
Midgham is about 2 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. For wakes in Midgham, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that Midgham station is about 1.2 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in RG7, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can serve a wake on streets such as Birds Lane, School Hill and Church Hill, wherever the van can park. Other places close to Midgham we cover include Upper Bucklebury (1 mile north-west), Thatcham (2 miles west), Cold Ash (3 miles north-west), Ashmore Green (3 miles north-west) and Frilsham (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newbury (5 miles west), Burghfield Common (6 miles east), Speenhamland (5 miles west), Hungerford (13 miles west), Spencers Wood (10 miles east) and Calcot (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Chapel Textile Centre (3.8 miles south-west) and Yattendon Castle (4.5 miles north). Open spaces near Midgham include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Schools near Midgham include Kennet School (1.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Coach & Horses pub (within half a mile south)
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Plan for a few extra people
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
Have napkins and bins ready.
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’ll confirm what we can provide.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Access and parking
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the van would park
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary needs, with numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Midgham?
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Midgham, people book us for events such as:
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Pub wakes
After a service at Church of St Matthew, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each item
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether there is a minimum
About the food
Haddock and chips
Haddock has a slightly sweeter flavour and a firmer flake. It is the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. A hot meal can be more comforting, especially in winter. Larger groups generally cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Midgham hosts choose us
- Rain does not stop the fryers
- Hot food handed straight over
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- No kitchen needed
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
How it works
A typical booking goes like this: we arrive, park up and set up, the fryers heat up, and we serve hot from the hatch when you’re ready to eat. A wake in Midgham in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- You, or your funeral director, tell us the date, the place and rough numbers.
- 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 serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- We pack up when everyone has eaten and leave quietly.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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