West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Spencers Wood
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Spencers Wood and the surrounding area.
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Pub wakes
Fresh fish and chips in Spencers Wood
Planning for dietary needs
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
- Allow for the service running over
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Plan for a few extra people
We arrive in good time and park discreetly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
Funeral and wake catering in Spencers Wood, cooked to order
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so contact us as soon as you can. On the menu are mushy peas, pie and chips and sausage and chips, and typical bookings are for wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and memorial events and anniversaries.
For a wake in a place like Spencers Wood, the village hall is frequently the heart of it, and its car park suits the van. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Location
- Spencers Wood (RG7, RG2)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
How we price fish and chips for the wake
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How long we serve
- How easy the site is to reach
- Any minimum charge
- How far we travel
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- A picture of the parking spot
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Where the van can park in Spencers Wood
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Access wide and high enough for the van
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the hatch
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A formal meal doesn’t always suit. Fish and chips lets people mingle. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is frequently the best value.
What you get with us
- Events in Spencers Wood and across West Berkshire
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- No surprises in your quote
- Quick service from the hatch
Arranging a wake in Spencers Wood
Spencers Wood is about 4 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. For wakes in Spencers Wood, we can park on a drive, a car park, a yard or firm, dry grass. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire.
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Reading Green Park station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Wherever your wake is in RG7 and RG2, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wake could be at a house on The Square, Green End Close and Salmon Close or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere for the van. Close by, we cover wakes in Grazeley (1 mile west), Swallowfield (1 mile south), Beech Hill (2 miles south-west), Riseley (2 miles south) and Arborfield Cross (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (5 miles north-west) and Shaw (15 miles west). Spencers Wood is among the bigger towns we cover in West Berkshire, with plenty of venues for wakes.
Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (1.4 miles south) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (3.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Longwater and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Spencers Wood include Ryeish Green School (0.6 miles north) and Lambs Lane Primary School (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Farriers Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
Places near Spencers Wood
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What happens on the day
If the plan changes on the day, a quick word is all it takes: we can start a little later or slow the pace to suit your wake. In Spencers Wood, it’s dark by about 7:05pm in late September and 3:55pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
Before we arrive
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or RG7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
Takeaway run or book a van?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and you get to enjoy the day.
FAQs for Spencers Wood
Could you trade in Swallowfield Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first.
Is Spencers Wood close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, West Berkshire included. See all areas.
Where can the van park?
Level, firm ground the van can reach, close to where people will eat, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we’ll send a quote.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that’s common.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Spencers Wood?
Families choose fish and chips because it’s comforting and familiar.
Whatever the occasion in Spencers Wood, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- Pub wakes
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Memorial gatherings
After a service at St Michael and All Angels, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before you book anyone
- What they can offer for dietary needs
- The cancellation terms
- How many hours the van serves
- The van’s size and access needs
- 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