West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Padworth events
Looking for fish and chips for the wake in Padworth? The van comes to your venue, home or workplace and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- A wake at the family home
- A tribute meal
- Pub wakes
Planning an event in Padworth?
The menu, dish by dish
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it is hot, crisp and generous.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Padworth
Sometimes fish and chips was the favourite meal of the person being remembered. On the menu are sausage and chips, haddock and chips and gravy, and we are regularly asked to cater gatherings at home after a funeral and celebrations of life.
For a wake near Padworth, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. The menu is short on purpose: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Padworth (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. With a van, it’s fried on the spot.
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.
Why choose a fish and chip van in Padworth?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. A hot meal can be more comforting. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- All the chip-shop extras
Read how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
Step by step
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. In Padworth, it is dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- We check the date and where the van will park, then send a quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Plan where the queue will stand
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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How we price fish and chips for the wake
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Cod, haddock or both
- Numbers
- The day of the week
Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Wakes in Padworth: venues and practical details
Padworth is about 3 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Padworth. Padworth is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
Families holding a service at Church of St John the Baptist often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Wakes anywhere in RG7 start with a parking spot for the van. Streets in the area include School Road, Silver Lane and Sopers Lane, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Padworth Common (1 mile south), Old Warren (1 mile south), Aldermaston Soke (2 miles south), Aldermaston (2 miles west) and Pamber Heath (2 miles south). Further out, we also take the van to Newbury (9 miles west), Thatcham (6 miles west), Speenhamland (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles east), Calcot (4 miles north-east) and Shaw (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Thames Valley Police Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Padworth include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Padworth include The Willink School (1.8 miles east)
Questions from Padworth
Is Padworth close to London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is generally elsewhere. Send us the address.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we will plan with a little extra.
How long does set-up take?
That depends on your numbers and timings. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children usually love sausage and chips. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is typically simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, and space for a queue. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
Places near Padworth
More for events in Padworth
Events we cater in Padworth
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Village hall wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at venues
Relatives arriving by train should know that Aldermaston station, about 1.2 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each item
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
- 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