West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Newbury, West Berkshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Newbury and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- Small family memorials
- A wake at the family home
- Village hall wakes
Fresh fish and chips in Newbury
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The minimum booking
- The length of service
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The menu and how many choices
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu and timing to match. Keeping the menu short is normally the best value.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the parking spot
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Newbury
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive. Popular choices include gravy, mushy peas and cod and chips, and we’re frequently booked for village hall wakes and gatherings at home after a funeral.
In Newbury, choosing a venue near the service helps guests, with parking for the van. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Where
- Newbury (RG14, RG19, RG18, RG20)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Newbury
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
These are some of the bookings we take in Newbury and West Berkshire:
- A wake at the family home
- Family meals after the service
- A tribute meal
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
After a service at St Nicolas Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- The van’s size and access needs
Towns and villages near Newbury
Other occasions in Newbury
Why choose a fish and chip van in Newbury?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. A van keeps it relaxed. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Newbury hosts choose us
- All the chip-shop extras
- No kitchen needed
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Newbury
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Wake catering near Newbury
Newbury is about 15 miles west of Reading, in West Berkshire. Around Newbury, we park wherever there is level, firm ground, close to your guests. We serve 155 places in West Berkshire. Our bookings stretch from Newbury to Reading (about 15 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Newbury station serves Newbury directly. Newbury is on or near the A4 and A339, handy for relatives driving in.
For wakes in RG14, RG19, RG18 and RG20, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. Local streets include Market Street, London Road and Donnington Square; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Newbury is on the A4 and A339, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Greenham (1 mile south-east), Sandleford (1 mile south), Skinners Green (2 miles south-west), Wash Common (2 miles south-west) and Enborne (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (12 miles north-west). Newbury is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire, with plenty of venues for wakes.
A little further out are Donnington Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Audrey's Meadow.
- Local schools include St Bartholomew's School (0.6 miles south-west) and St Bartholomew's School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Diamond Tap (under half a mile north-east)
Step by step
Service is quick: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. In summer, a wake in Newbury has light until about 9:25pm, but in December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- We agree exactly where the van parks, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Let us know the serving time
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Newbury questions
Could you trade in Victoria Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Newbury from London?
About 53 miles from central London.
Is the fish gluten-free?
Not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site in your enquiry, and we’ll say what we need.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Berkshire included. See all areas.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Ask your council early.
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 does the van need?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, near your guests, and space for a queue. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
A closer look at the menu
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion and it is on the menu.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Plan seating for older guests
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Mention allergies you know about
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
- 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