West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Speenhamland, West Berkshire
Funeral and wake catering in Speenhamland: fish and chips cooked fresh in the van, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
A chip van near Speenhamland
How the day works
We don’t cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. In autumn and winter, it is dark early in Speenhamland; plan a lit path from the door to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- A picture of the parking spot helps us check the van will fit.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we will check availability straight away.
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How our funeral and wake catering works in Speenhamland
Food is fried to order, so it’s hot when people arrive, after a long, cold day. Whether it’s wakes at home and family meals after the service, we will put together a menu of gravy, sausage and chips and cod and chips and more.
In Speenhamland, the hall or the family home is a natural choice. Tell us about parking for the van. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once we are up and running.
- Location
- Speenhamland (RG14, RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning the van’s spot
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A clear area by the serving hatch
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
Speenhamland: halls, homes and travel
Speenhamland is about 1 mile north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Speenhamland or on the outskirts, the service works the same way: fresh frying, hot food from the hatch and a clear price. We cover 155 places in West Berkshire. We serve events right across the region, from Speenhamland to Reading (about 15 miles away).
After a service at St Nicolas Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. For family travelling by train, Newbury station, about 0.7 miles south, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the RG14 and RG20 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include Park Lane, Shaw Road and Bear Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. You will find Speenhamland on the A4, so it is easy for us to reach with the van. We also bring the van to wakes in Shaw (1 mile east), Donnington (1 mile north), Speen (1 mile west), Bagnor (1 mile west) and Stockcross (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Thatcham (3 miles east), Burghfield Common (11 miles east), Hungerford (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (15 miles east), Calcot (12 miles east) and Lambourn (11 miles north-west). Speenhamland is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Nearby you will also find Donnington Castle (1 mile north-west) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (less than half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Rack Marsh.
- Schools near Speenhamland include Trinity School (0.5 miles north-east) and Trinity School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The High Horse pub (within half a mile south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues set rules for catering vans: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will confirm what we can provide.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Who books funeral and wake catering in Speenhamland?
It works for everyone.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Speenhamland and West Berkshire:
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
With the A4 nearby, it is easy for family travelling by car to reach Speenhamland.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each item
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
What a fish and chip van costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The menu and how many choices
- The minimum booking
- How long we serve
- Access and parking
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- A picture of the parking spot
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- Roughly how many people, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, address, numbers and serving time. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Allow a little extra
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Check the hall has an urn
We start when you give the word.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
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Takeaway run or book a van?
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. Long waits and a drive home mean food arrives lukewarm and soggy. With a van, it is fried on the spot.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Speenhamland: your questions answered
How far is Speenhamland from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Speenhamland?
The closest is Newbury station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
What do we need to supply?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. Soft, wet ground can trap any vehicle, so have a hard-surface back-up.
Can you cook in the rain?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
- 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