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Funeral and wake catering in Stanmore, West Berkshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Funeral and wake catering in Stanmore.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
Funeral and wake catering in Stanmore
Step by step
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers, because the cooking happens inside the van. It is worth thinking about cover for the queue, though. Sunset in Stanmore is about 7:10pm in late September and about 4:00pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- The family or funeral director sends us the date, place and numbers.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- On the day we set up quietly and serve when guests are ready.
- Afterwards we pack up quietly and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
How to get a price
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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How our funeral and wake catering works in Stanmore
Services often run over, so we stay flexible. On the menu are cod and chips, haddock and chips and sausage and chips, and we’re regularly asked to cater memorial events and anniversaries and wakes at venues.
Near Stanmore, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Stanmore (RG20)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
What else we do in Stanmore
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Many wakes have sandwiches and cake. Hot food can be more welcome, especially in winter. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Stanmore
- Events in Stanmore and across West Berkshire
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Hot food handed straight over
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
Read our pricing and what a fish and chip van costs.
Perfect for your wake in Stanmore
For some families, it was a favourite meal.
Here are some of the occasions we serve around Stanmore:
- Anniversary memorials
- Memorial gatherings
- Small family memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
After a service at Church of St Nicholas, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many hours the van serves
- Whether VAT is included
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Cod, haddock or both
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The length of service
- The minimum booking
A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, because it needs no kitchen and no crockery hire. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a spot won’t work. What matters most:
- A lit spot if service runs after dark
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
- A spot near your guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the hatch
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
For a small group, making your own food can work. For bigger numbers, a van makes life easier, and nobody has to miss the wake.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Wakes in Stanmore: venues and practical details
Stanmore is about 8 miles north of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Whether your wake is in the middle of Stanmore or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 15 miles away.
Stanmore is within about 4 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
We serve wakes across the RG20 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Catmore (2 miles north-west), West Ilsley (2 miles north), Brightwalton (3 miles west), Brightwalton Green (3 miles west) and Farnborough (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles south), Thatcham (8 miles south), Burghfield Common (13 miles south-east), Speenhamland (7 miles south), Hungerford (11 miles south-west) and Calcot (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Hampstead Norris Castle (3.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Stanmore include Churn Hill.
Stanmore: your questions answered
Is Stanmore too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater for allergies?
Tell us about allergies when you book, and we’ll give you the allergen information and what we can offer.
What does it cost to hire the van?
It depends on numbers, the menu, how long we serve and travel. Tell us about your wake and we will send a quote.
Where can the van park?
Not much: a hard surface or firm, dry grass, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cover Stanmore?
Yes. We take the van across London and the South East, and Stanmore is within our area and the rest of West Berkshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
What food do you serve?
Chip-shop favourites: cod or haddock and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Do you clear up afterwards?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
Planners, venues and businesses
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Venues often 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.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Check the hall or venue allows a catering van
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We start when you give the word, not to a rigid schedule.
Tea and coffee from the hall’s urn, or a friend’s tea table, goes well alongside.
- 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