West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Old Warren, West Berkshire
Something for almost everyone: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Old Warren.
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
A chip van near Old Warren
About our funeral and wake catering in Old Warren
The wake can be at home, at a village hall or club, or at a venue with space outside, wherever the van can park. Typical bookings include memorial events and anniversaries and gatherings at home after a funeral, serving pie and chips, cod and chips and sausage and chips.
In a small place like Old Warren, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer before you book.
- Area
- Old Warren (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
After a funeral in Old Warren
Old Warren is about 2 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Old Warren is well within our area, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire. Our bookings stretch from Old Warren to Reading (about 8 miles away).
Relatives arriving by train should know that Aldermaston station is about 2.1 miles away.
Anywhere in RG7, we can bring the van to you. Other places close to Old Warren we cover include Aldermaston Soke (1 mile south), Padworth Common (1 mile north), Pamber Heath (1 mile south), Padworth (1 mile north) and Silchester (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Burghfield Common (3 miles north-east), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Calleva Museum (1.5 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Hosehill Lake.
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Distance and any road charges
- Cod, haddock or both
- The length of service
- How easy the site is to reach
Most vans have a minimum charge, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We will tell you up front.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Build in time for delays
- Ask the venue about the van
- Cater for a few more than you expect
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
The process
We do not cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. In autumn and winter, it’s dark early in Old Warren; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Old Warren questions
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. Tell us where you will gather.
How far is Old Warren from London?
About 45 miles from central London.
Can someone else arrange it?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Is there something for children?
Of course. Sausage and chips is a favourite with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a picture if you can.
Do you do anything other than fish?
Sausage and chips and pie and chips are on the menu. Let us know about any other dietary needs and we will tell you what we can offer.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, and serve straight from the hatch.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is generally the easier option.
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.
A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
Proper mushy peas start with dried marrowfat peas. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there is pie and chips.
Events we cater in Old Warren
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at home
- Memorial gatherings
After a service at The Parish Church of St.Saviours, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
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For event organisers in Old Warren
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: 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.
What the van needs
Plenty of places work for the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Old Warren
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- 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