West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Stone Copse, West Berkshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Stone Copse and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
Fresh fish and chips in Stone Copse
How our funeral and wake catering works in Stone Copse
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Whether it’s wakes at a pub or venue with outside space and gatherings at home after a funeral, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In rural Stone Copse, home or the hall is usual. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu and anything else agreed.
- Where
- Stone Copse (RG18)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Curry sauce
Some people will not eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Tell us if you’d like to offer it.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Allow a little extra
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
We start when you give the word.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Space, access and the venue
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but there are a few things to check:
- Access wide and high enough for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- A short walk from the party
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Stone Copse: halls, homes and travel
Stone Copse is about 2 miles north-east of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG18, we’ll come to your venue, home or workplace. We cover 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 14 miles away.
After a service at Parish Church of St Mary, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone. Stone Copse is within about 8 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Anywhere in RG18, we can fry fresh for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include Benham Hill (1 mile south), Ashmore Green (1 mile east), Cold Ash (1 mile east), Curridge (2 miles north) and Longlane (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Burghfield Common (10 miles east), Hungerford (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (14 miles east), Calcot (11 miles east), Lambourn (12 miles north-west) and Burghfield Hill (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Berkshire Community Hospital (0.9 miles south) and British Balloon Museum & Library Ltd (1.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Nature Discovery Centre.
- Schools near Stone Copse include Trinity School (1.1 miles west) and Trinity School (1.1 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- The day of the week
- Your choice of menu
- Distance and any road charges
Larger groups typically cost less per head, since the van and set-up are much the same for any size. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the parking spot
- Roughly how many people, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and we’ll reply with a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Step by step
Changes on the day are fine: we can start a little later or slow the pace. In winter, it’s dark in Stone Copse by about 4:00pm, so an afternoon wake in winter needs lighting near the van. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- We start with a few details about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the parking spot.
- On the day, we park up and fry fresh for family and friends.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the timings for the day
- Clear the route for the van
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A photo of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Stone Copse
Do you come out to small places like Stone Copse?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the van park in Victoria Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve children?
Yes. Children typically love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Stone Copse.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Send us a picture of the drive or the road outside.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Does the batter contain gluten?
Our battered fish contains gluten, because standard batter uses wheat flour. Tell us about coeliac guests when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
Can the van come to Stone Copse?
We do. We serve events in Stone Copse and across West Berkshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Occasions we serve in Stone Copse
It needs no kitchen at the hall or home.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Pub wakes
- Gatherings after the committal
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Memorial events and anniversaries
For family travelling by train, Newbury Racecourse station is about 1.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- The van’s size and access needs
Nearby places to Stone Copse
What else we do in Stone Copse
- 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