West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Skinners Green, West Berkshire
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Skinners Green and West Berkshire, cooking to order on site.
- Small family memorials
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at home
Funeral and wake catering for Skinners Green events
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can get on with your wake in Skinners Green. A wake in Skinners Green in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- You share your date, numbers and address.
- We check the route in and send a price.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- We serve hot from the hatch and pack up when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the van can get in
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you will get a clear price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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About our funeral and wake catering in Skinners Green
Some families choose it because it was a loved one’s favourite. Whether it’s wakes at church halls and clubs and family meals after the service, we can cook pie and chips, gravy and cod and chips.
Near Skinners Green, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Skinners Green (RG14)
- County
- 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
What comes out of the fryer
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is especially welcome on a cold day.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: sweeter and a touch firmer than cod. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Nearby places to Skinners Green
More for events in Skinners Green
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Compared with a buffet, fish and chips is hot and simple, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
What you get with us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- Hot food handed straight over
Common questions in Skinners Green
How far is Skinners Green from London?
About 55 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Skinners Green?
Newbury station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Who clears up?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, with a clear way in. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes, if there’s somewhere level and firm to park the van close to the house.
Can you cater a wake at short notice?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you straight away whether we are available.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the cooking happens inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Allergies and dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To plan for them:
- Build in time for delays
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Ask a friend to run a tea table
- Mention allergies you know about
We start when you give the word.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Arranging a wake in Skinners Green
Skinners Green is about 2 miles south-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Wherever your wake is in the RG14 area, we can bring the van to you. We serve 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
If relatives are coming by rail, the nearest station is Newbury station, about 1.6 miles north-east.
For wakes in RG14, we just need to know where the van can park and a serving time. For wakes just outside Skinners Green, we cover Enborne (1 mile west), Wash Common (1 mile south-east), Crockham Heath (1 mile south-west), Enborne Row (1 mile south) and Wash Water (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Thatcham (4 miles east), Burghfield Common (13 miles east), Hungerford (7 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east), Lambourn (11 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Rack Marsh and Pilot Hill.
- Nearby schools include Park House School (0.9 miles south-east) and St Bartholomew's School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Gun pub (0.8 miles south-east)
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we serve
- Whether a minimum applies
- How far we travel
- How many people are eating
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 to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- A picture of where the van would go
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Where the van would park
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We’ll send a clear quote that says what’s included.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For a crowd, a van is generally simpler.
Organising for someone else?
Parks, greens and streets normally need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Skinners Green?
It suits all ages, from children to older relatives.
Whatever brings people together, a chip van is a crowd-pleaser. We are often booked for:
- Remembrance gatherings
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
- A tribute meal
After a service at Parish Church of St Michael, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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