West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Silchester events
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake makes the food a highlight of your wake in Silchester.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Wakes at home
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
Book the van in Silchester
How our funeral and wake catering works in Silchester
We cook as people come up. On the menu are pie and chips, mushy peas and gravy, and we are often booked for a wake at the family home and memorial events and anniversaries.
In rural Silchester, home or the hall is usual, with the van in the yard or car park. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Area
- Silchester (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
What the van needs
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A spot near your guests
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Silchester
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
What happens on the day
The van needs a level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Sunset in Silchester is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
How to prepare
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
Related guides
Silchester: halls, homes and travel
Silchester is about 2 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. We take fish and chips for the wake to homes, halls, workplaces and venues in Silchester and the surrounding area. Silchester is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Silchester to Reading (8 miles away).
Families holding a service at Saint Luke's Church often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
For wakes in RG7, we just need to know where the van can park. Your wake could be at a house on Little London Road, Romans Field and Dukes Ride or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. If your venue is just outside Silchester, we also cover Pamber Heath (1 mile north-west), Aldermaston Soke (1 mile north-west), Old Warren (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south) and Pamber Green (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (8 miles north-west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-east), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (6 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.1 miles south) and Calleva Museum (less than half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Silchester include Hosehill Lake.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Making food yourself for a wake is a lot to take on. We do the cooking. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- A clear quote before you book
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Classic food your guests already know
The menu, dish by dish
Sausage and chips
For anyone who doesn’t fancy fish, there’s sausage and chips, and it’s a favourite with children.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Silchester
Could you trade in Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
We are gathering after a service at Saint Luke's Church: can you come?
Yes, at a nearby hall, home or venue with somewhere for the van. Food is typically served at the reception venue rather than the church. Send us the address.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Do you cover Silchester?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Silchester is within our area and the rest of West Berkshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Silchester.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Send us any allergies in writing.
How much space do you need?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Tell us about gates, lanes and soft ground.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
- The length of service
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The address or venue name
- Rough numbers for adults and children
- The spot you have in mind for the van
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. To send them, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Silchester
It works for everyone.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Silchester and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Anniversary memorials
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 2.4 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- Whether there’s a minimum
- How much space the van takes up
- Payment terms and deposit
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Choose a friend to be our contact
We park quietly before guests return from the service.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 normally 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.
Nearby places to Silchester
Also in Silchester
- 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