West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering in Stratfield Mortimer
We bring fish and chips for the wake to Stratfield Mortimer and nearby, cooking to order on site and serving from the hatch.
- A wake at the family home
- Remembrance gatherings
- Memorial gatherings
Funeral and wake catering in Stratfield Mortimer
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Stratfield Mortimer
It is an informal meal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. Whether it’s memorial events and anniversaries and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of haddock and chips, pie and chips and gravy and more.
Near Stratfield Mortimer, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. We serve from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Where
- Stratfield Mortimer (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Mushy peas
Mushy peas are made from dried marrowfat peas, soaked and cooked until soft. They’re the side most people expect.
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Planning the van’s spot
Most drives, car parks, yards and firm lawns can take the van, but a few things matter:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Flat, firm ground for the van
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the hatch
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Stratfield Mortimer
What’s the nearest station to Stratfield Mortimer?
Stratfield Mortimer has its own station: Mortimer station.
Is Stratfield Mortimer too small for a chip van?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What happens if it rains?
We carry on in the rain, because the fryers are inside. Very soft ground can be a problem, so plan a back-up spot on a hard surface.
Can you come to the house?
Yes. Send us a photo of the drive or the road outside.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
It depends on the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and we will advise.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
What if timings change?
We allow for it. We’ll work to your contact on the day.
Is short notice a problem?
We understand the timescales, so send us the date and we’ll answer straight away.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
A friend or the funeral director can be our contact.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up and bring the oil up to temperature. Your guests can wander over to the hatch once service starts. In summer, a wake in Stratfield Mortimer has light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm.
- First, the plan: what, where and what time.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance, and how it gets in.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Get permission for the van from the venue
- Send us final numbers and any allergies in good time
- Have a level parking spot ready
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and you’ll get a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Some venues offer wake menus. A van works where they don’t, or at home. Distance and any road charges make a difference, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why book our van in Stratfield Mortimer
- Cod, haddock, sausages and pies
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- A clear quote before booking
- No kitchen needed
Take a look at our pricing and the cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether a minimum applies
- Access and parking
- The menu and how many choices
- The length of service
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the van would park
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- A picture of the space and the way in
Each quote is put together for your wake. Give us your date first, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Wakes in Stratfield Mortimer: venues and practical details
Stratfield Mortimer is about 4 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Bookings in Stratfield Mortimer come in all shapes and sizes, but it always starts the same way: a level spot for the van, a time to eat and food fried to order. Stratfield Mortimer is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 6 miles away.
Families holding a service at Saint John The Evangelist often gather afterwards at a nearby hall, where the van can park.
Wakes anywhere in RG7 start with a parking spot for the van and roughly how many guests. From The Street, Station Road and Blewburton Close or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. We also bring the van to wakes in Mortimer (1 mile west), Goddard's Green (1 mile north), Wokefield (2 miles north-east), West End Green (2 miles south) and Stratfield Saye (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (12 miles west), Thatcham (9 miles west), Speenhamland (12 miles west), Spencers Wood (4 miles north-east), Calcot (5 miles north) and Shaw (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Beaumys Castle (2.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Hosehill Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include The Willink School (2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Horse and Groom pub (0.7 miles west)
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Stratfield Mortimer?
It works for everyone.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Wakes at home
Relatives arriving by train should know that Mortimer station serves Stratfield Mortimer directly.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- How many hours the van serves
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each item
- 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