West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Plastow Green, West Berkshire
From the first sizzle in the fryer to the last chip, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Plastow Green.
- Life celebrations
- Village hall wakes
- Wakes at home
A chip van near Plastow Green
Occasions we serve in Plastow Green
It takes one job off a very long list.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Wakes at home
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at venues
For family travelling by train, the closest railway station is Thatcham station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if plans change
- The deadline for final numbers
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Plastow Green
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. For a favourite meal in someone’s memory and pub wakes, we will put together a menu of haddock and chips, sausage and chips and gravy and more.
For a wake near Plastow Green, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We keep the menu short: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Area
- Plastow Green (RG19)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Why choose a fish and chip van in Plastow Green?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Quick service from the hatch
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at our pricing or what a fish and chip van costs.
Common questions in Plastow Green
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Paul?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is usually served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you will gather.
What’s the nearest station to Plastow Green?
The closest is Thatcham station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can you cater for allergies?
Yes, we can tell you which allergens are in each item. Fish and gluten are the main ones in battered fish. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What’s on the menu?
The classics: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you come to Plastow Green?
Yes, we do. Plastow Green is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Often, yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
The menu, dish by dish
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the classic side with fish and chips.
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Nearby places to Plastow Green
More for events in Plastow Green
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
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 typically the easier option.
Step by step
We take care of the food from arrival to the last chip, so you can get on with your wake in Plastow Green. A wake in Plastow Green in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
We only need a few details to quote: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Wake catering near Plastow Green
Plastow Green is about 4 miles south of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. For wakes in Plastow Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. We cover 155 places in West Berkshire. We serve events right across the region, from Plastow Green to Reading (13 miles away).
Families holding a service at Church of St Paul often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
For wakes in RG19, we just need to know where the van can park. Other places close to Plastow Green we cover include Goose Hill (1 mile north-east), Mill Green (1 mile north), Headley (1 mile north-west), Fair Oak (1 mile east) and Ashford Hill (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (5 miles north-west), Thatcham (4 miles north), Burghfield Common (8 miles north-east), Speenhamland (5 miles north-west), Hungerford (13 miles west) and Spencers Wood (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (4.4 miles north-west) and Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Plastow Green includes Ladle Hill and Thatcham Reed Beds.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Mention allergies you know about
- Plan seating for older guests
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
Make sure older relatives can sit to eat.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Parking and the way in
- The number of meals
- The menu and how many choices
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
- Expected numbers
- Where the van would park
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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