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Funeral and Wake Catering in New Town
Planning fish and chips for the wake in New Town? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry everything fresh on the spot.
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Funeral and wake catering in New Town
Funeral and wake catering in New Town, fried fresh
We cook as people come up. Typical bookings include wakes at church halls and clubs and gatherings at home after a funeral, serving sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy.
For a wake near New Town, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- New Town (RG8)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in New Town?
Next to a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
Why New Town hosts choose us
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Nearby places to New Town
More for events in New Town
After a funeral in New Town
New Town is about 7 miles west of Reading, in Oxfordshire. For a wake in New Town, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from New Town to Reading (about 7 miles away).
If the funeral is at a church such as St Stephen's Church, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short. New Town is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across RG8 and the streets around it. From Wakemans and Pangbourne Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the van to you. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Upper Basildon (1 mile north-west), Stubbles (2 miles west), Burnt Hill (3 miles west), Ashampstead (3 miles west) and Ashampstead Green (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (15 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east), Benson (10 miles north) and Tilehurst (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Yattendon Castle (3.5 miles west) and Battle Hospital (5.7 miles east). The countryside around New Town includes Hosehill Lake and Hartslock.
- Local schools include St Andrew's School (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include The Beehive pub (0.5 miles west)
How we price fish and chips for the wake
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- Distance and any road charges
- Numbers
- Any minimum charge
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
Send us the date, the address or RG8 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
How the day works
We get there well before service, park the van and get the fryers going. Guests generally gather round the hatch as soon as we open. A wake in New Town in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we’ll check the date and send a price.
Related guides
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Space, access and the venue
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
New Town: your questions answered
How far is New Town from London?
About 44 miles from central London.
Do you come to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How long will the queue be?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. We will talk it through when we quote.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We serve when people are ready.
Do you need power or water?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is there something for children?
Children are very welcome. Let us know numbers, and we’ll plan for them.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
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.
Looking after everyone
Nearly every event has some special diets. To look after them:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
Haddock and chips
Some people swear by haddock: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
- 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