West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Shaw
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Book fish and chips for the wake in Shaw.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- A wake at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
Planning an event in Shaw?
How our funeral and wake catering works in Shaw
A wake needs warm, simple food. For many families, fish and chips is exactly that. For pub wakes and a tribute meal, we can cook pie and chips, gravy and haddock and chips and more.
Around Shaw, wakes are often at the village hall, a pub or home. Let us know where the van can go. Everything we need comes with the van, and we pack up and leave the spot as we found it.
- Area
- Shaw (RG14, RG18)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it’s hot, crisp and generous.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
The process
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, we hold off cooking until you are ready, so the food is still fresh when it is served. Sunset in Shaw is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- We start with a few details 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Let us know the serving time
- Plan where the queue will stand
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. Our advice:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Check the hall has an urn
- Keep the serving time flexible
- Ask the venue about the van
Seats for older guests near the hall or house help.
A table of photos helps people talk.
More for events in Shaw
Why choose a fish and chip van in Shaw?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Shaw. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book our van in Shaw
- A menu almost everyone likes
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Served hot, straight from the hatch
- No kitchen, no crockery, no washing up
Where the van can park in Shaw
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Questions from Shaw
How far is Shaw from London?
About 53 miles from central London.
We are gathering after a service at Parish Church of St Mary: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is normally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How long does set-up take?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Can you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Can the wake be at home?
Yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
How do we estimate numbers?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
How do you handle allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Can the van park on the street?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Check with your council first.
Prices and what affects them
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where the van would go
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything awkward about the way in
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Shaw? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Shaw
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Shaw: halls, homes and travel
Shaw is about 1 mile north-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Shaw or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Shaw to Reading (about 15 miles away).
For family travelling by train, Newbury Racecourse station is about 0.8 miles away. After a service at Parish Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Here we cover the RG14 and RG18 postcode area. Whether your wake is on Park Lane, Shaw Road and Kiln Road or a nearby road, we will bring the van to you. You’ll find Shaw on the A4, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Speenhamland (1 mile west), Donnington (1 mile north-west), Speen (1 mile west), Bagnor (2 miles west) and Stockcross (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (9 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (11 miles east). Shaw is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Nearby you’ll also find Donnington Castle (1.3 miles north-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1 mile east). Open spaces near Shaw include Audrey's Meadow.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (under half a mile north-west) and Trinity School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Cock Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Shaw?
It’s one less thing to organise.
The van suits big events and small ones. Typical bookings include:
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Celebrations of life
With the A4 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Shaw.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- How allergens are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- 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