West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Oare, West Berkshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Oare and nearby, cooking to order on site.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Life celebrations
- A wake at the family home
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Funeral and wake catering in Oare, cooked to order
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite, which makes it a fitting tribute. Whether it is village hall wakes and gatherings after the committal, we can cook mushy peas, gravy and pie and chips and more.
For a wake near Oare, a farmhouse or village hall frequently works well. Everything is fried fresh at your wake, never cooked in advance and left in a hot cabinet, and served the moment it comes out of the fryer.
- Location
- Oare (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Oare?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. In Oare, people book us for events such as:
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at venues
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Small family memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
Where the van can park in Oare
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We need:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up where we have agreed, and get on with frying and serving. Late-December sunset in Oare is about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Let us know the serving time
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is normally the easier option.
Looking after everyone
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Build in time for delays
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we serve
- Any minimum charge
- How easy the site is to reach
- The day of the week
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. We quote for each booking individually.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- A picture of the space and the way in
- The address or venue name
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Still finalising the details? That is fine: tell us the basics about your wake, and we will quote on that. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
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 confirm what we can provide.
More for events in Oare
Wakes in Oare: venues and practical details
Oare is about 4 miles north of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. People in Oare book us for all sorts of reasons, but the plan is always the same: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We take the van to 155 places in West Berkshire. We serve events right across the region, from Oare to Reading (13 miles away).
For a service at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Oare; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in RG18 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include Manor Lane and Old Street, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Close by, we cover wakes in Little Hungerford (1 mile south-east), Hermitage (1 mile south), Wellhouse (1 mile south-east), Longlane (1 mile south) and Curridge (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (5 miles south-west), Thatcham (4 miles south), Burghfield Common (10 miles south-east), Speenhamland (5 miles south-west), Hungerford (11 miles west) and Spencers Wood (14 miles east).
A little further out are Hampstead Norris Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (4 miles south). Within reach you will find Snelsmore Common.
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (0.8 miles south)
What comes out of the fryer
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips covers anyone who doesn’t want fish, and children love it.
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Oare: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Oare?
Newbury Racecourse station, about 4.7 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Oare?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes. The fryers are in the van, so it is fried on the spot, rather than made in advance.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is usually made with wheat flour. Let us know and we will tell you what we can do.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including West Berkshire. Find your area.
Can the van park on the street?
Only where it’s legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Do you take everything away?
We take the van and everything with it, and leave the spot tidy. It helps to have bins near the hatch.
What food do you serve?
Proper fish and chips, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. The sides are mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy.
- 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