West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Stockcross
Funeral and wake catering in Stockcross: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch.
- A wake at the family home
- Celebrations of life
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Fresh fish and chips in Stockcross
Funeral and wake catering in Stockcross, fried fresh
Funerals are frequently arranged at short notice, so ask as soon as you have the date. Typical bookings include anniversary memorials and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space, serving gravy, cod and chips and mushy peas.
Near Stockcross, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Location
- Stockcross (RG20)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Sending people up in groups helps.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll work through them with you.
A chip van compared with other options
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, fish and chips from a van works well in Stockcross. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We’ll tell you up front.
Why us?
- A menu almost everyone likes
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
- Quick service from the hatch
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to van hire costs.
Nearby places to Stockcross
What else we do in Stockcross
Common questions in Stockcross
Could you trade in Hamstead Marshall Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them first.
Is Stockcross too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear the van’s area after service. Tell us where bins can go for people’s paper and trays.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, West Berkshire included. Find your area.
Do you fry it on site?
It is. The fryers are in the van, so food is cooked there and then, rather than made in advance.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we will explain the options before booking.
How quickly can you come?
Ask as soon as you have the date. We will tell you right away whether we’re available.
Do you need power or water?
Let us know about power and water at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and any road charges
- Access and parking
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space and the way in
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Perfect for your wake in Stockcross
It’s one less thing to organise.
These are some of the bookings we take in Stockcross and West Berkshire:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Pub wakes
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Life celebrations
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St John, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if the event is cancelled or moved
- If the price includes VAT
- How many hours the van serves
Space, access and the venue
A good parking spot makes the whole thing easier. We look for:
- Confirmation that the van can park there
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Stockcross
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Gravy
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Name a contact for the day who is not close family
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Some families add a favourite dessert or cake.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, park on the agreed spot, and cook and serve without fuss. In Stockcross, it’s dark by 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 are done.
Before we arrive
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
- Plan a bit of cover near the hatch if rain is likely
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
How to get a price
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Stockcross? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Pie and chips
Pie and chips gives people a filling alternative to fish, perfect with gravy.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, perfect with chips or a sausage.
After a funeral in Stockcross
Stockcross is about 3 miles north-west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For wakes in Stockcross, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, an agreed spot for the van and food fried fresh on the day. Stockcross is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
For family travelling by train, Newbury station, about 2.6 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the RG20 postcode area, so your wake can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Ermin Street, Chapel Road and Glebe Lane; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. Other places close to Stockcross we cover include Marsh Benham (1 mile south-west), Wickham Heath (1 mile north-west), Bagnor (1 mile east), Speen (1 mile south-east) and Boxford (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles south-east), Thatcham (5 miles east), Burghfield Common (14 miles east), Hungerford (6 miles west), Calcot (14 miles east) and Lambourn (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (2.5 miles east) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (3.7 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Rack Marsh.
- Schools near Stockcross include Trinity School (2.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (less than half a mile west)
- 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