West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Mortimer
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Mortimer.
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Memorial gatherings
A chip van near Mortimer
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Funeral and wake catering in Mortimer, cooked to order
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. We serve cod and chips, pie and chips and mushy peas, and we’re regularly asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and celebrations of life.
Around Mortimer, wakes are frequently at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Mortimer (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Let us know of any allergies
- Check the hall has an urn
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
Wakes in Mortimer: venues and practical details
Mortimer is about 4 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. People in Mortimer book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. We take the van to all 155 towns and villages across West Berkshire. We serve events right across the region, from Mortimer to Reading (about 6 miles away).
For a service at a church like Mortimer Methodist Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Anywhere in RG7, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Street, Croft Road and Leigh Field; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Close by, we cover wakes in Stratfield Mortimer (1 mile east), Mortimer West End (1 mile south-west), Goddard's Green (2 miles north-east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north) and Wokefield (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (11 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (11 miles west).
A little further out are Calleva Museum (2 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Mortimer include The Willink School (1.4 miles north) and The Willink School (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include Horse and Groom pub (within half a mile east)
How the day works
There’s very little for you to do on the day: point us to the spot and get on with your wake. The frying and serving are down to us. In winter, it is dark in Mortimer by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- You get an access check and a quote, without fuss.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We serve calmly from the hatch when everyone is ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Ask for a quote
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- A spot near your guests
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
Takeaway run or book a van?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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.
Questions from Mortimer
What’s the nearest station to Mortimer?
The closest is Mortimer station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
We are gathering after a service at Mortimer Methodist Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What if the service runs late?
Of course. We serve when people are ready.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
What if we do not know numbers?
Start with a rough number, and we will plan with a little extra.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Our menu has the details.
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order, so it’s crisp when it reaches you.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Mortimer?
It works for everyone, from children to older relatives.
These are some of the bookings we take around Mortimer:
- A wake at the family home
- Village hall wakes
- Family meals after the service
- Celebrations of life
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Mortimer station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The van’s size and access needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
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What else we do in Mortimer
A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they do not, or at home. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why Mortimer hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
See our pricing and the cost guide.
- 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