West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Mortimer West End, West Berkshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Mortimer West End and the surrounding area.
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
A chip van near Mortimer West End
Why choose a fish and chip van in Mortimer West End?
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works at home or at a hall. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book our van in Mortimer West End
- Hot food handed straight over
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our prices page or our guide to van hire costs.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Mortimer West End
Wakes are rarely planned months ahead, so contact us as soon as you can. Popular choices include gravy, pie and chips and haddock and chips, and typical bookings are for gatherings at home after a funeral and wakes at church halls and clubs.
For a wake near Mortimer West End, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well, with the van in the yard or car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we’re up and running.
- Where
- Mortimer West End (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
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Should I sort the food myself?
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For a crowd, a van is typically simpler.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Mortimer West End: your questions answered
Can you serve after a service at The Parish Church of St.Saviours?
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.
Which station is closest to Mortimer West End?
Mortimer station, about 2.4 miles east of the centre.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can a friend deal with you?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What if we only have street parking?
That depends on local parking rules. Off-road parking is normally simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Frequently, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Do you come to Mortimer West End?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Mortimer West End is within our area and the rest of West Berkshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Mortimer West End
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Mortimer West End book the van for occasions like:
- Small family memorials
- Pub wakes
- Remembrance gatherings
- A wake at the family home
Families holding a service at The Parish Church of St.Saviours frequently gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
What to look for in a quote
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- Whether travel is included
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- What happens if plans change
Where the van can park in Mortimer West End
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We need:
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Light near the van and the queue for evening service
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Mortimer West End
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
Mortimer West End: halls, homes and travel
Mortimer West End is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Give us the address of your wake in Mortimer West End, and we will plan access and set-up. We take the van to 155 places in West Berkshire. We serve events right across the region, from Mortimer West End to Reading (about 7 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Mortimer station, about 2.4 miles east.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Church Road, Back Lane and Chapel Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Mortimer (1 mile north-east), Three Ashes (2 miles south), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles east), Burghfield Common (2 miles north-east) and West End Green (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles west), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Calleva Museum (1.1 miles south) and Beaumys Castle (4.8 miles east). Open spaces near Mortimer West End include Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Willink School (2.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion Public House (within half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Keep the serving time flexible
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground when choosing a serving time.
A table of photos helps people talk.
The process
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. A wake in Mortimer West End 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.
- We check where the van can park and send a clear price.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Make sure the van can get in
How to get a price
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.
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About the food
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
- 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