West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in North Heath, West Berkshire
Planning fish and chips for the wake in North Heath? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Small family memorials
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family meals after the service
Planning an event in North Heath?
About the food
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Funeral and wake catering in North Heath, cooked to order
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. Whether it is memorial events and anniversaries and a wake at the family home, we will put together a menu of sausage and chips, pie and chips and haddock and chips and more.
In a small place like North Heath, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- North Heath (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
North Heath questions
Is North Heath too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go 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’ll follow the site rules.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
Is short notice a problem?
Contact us as soon as you can. We will tell you straight away whether we are available.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes, if there is somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
North Heath: halls, homes and travel
North Heath is about 5 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. In and around North Heath, the van can serve from a drive, a yard, a car park or a firm field, close to your guests. North Heath is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from North Heath to Reading (about 16 miles away).
After a service at Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. North Heath is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in RG20, we can bring the van to you. We also bring the van to wakes in Chieveley (1 mile east), Downend (1 mile north-east), Winterbourne (2 miles south), Leckhampstead (2 miles north-west) and Peasemore (2 miles north). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (5 miles south), Thatcham (6 miles south-east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Speenhamland (4 miles south), Hungerford (9 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Donnington Castle (3.2 miles south) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Snelsmore Common.
- Local pubs include The Wheatsheaf pub (0.9 miles east)
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why North Heath hosts choose us
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
How the day works
Rain does not stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It’s worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Late-December sunset in North Heath is about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:25pm.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wake in North Heath, and we will check the date and send a price.
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Space, access and the venue
We’ll be honest if a spot will not work. What matters most:
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
What affects the price in North Heath
These are the factors that matter most:
- The day of the week
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- Numbers
- The minimum booking
Most vans have a minimum charge, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Where the van would park
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
Perfect for your wake in North Heath
It is one less thing to organise.
These are some of the bookings we take in North Heath and West Berkshire:
- Celebrations of life
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Gatherings after the committal
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, the closest railway station is Newbury station, roughly 4.8 miles south of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if plans change
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
Places near North Heath
Other occasions in North Heath
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. 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.
For event organisers in North Heath
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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