West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Sulhamstead, West Berkshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, plus mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side. Funeral and wake catering in Sulhamstead.
- Life celebrations
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Anniversary memorials
Funeral and wake catering in Sulhamstead
Funeral and wake catering in Sulhamstead, fried fresh
We cook as people come up, after a long, cold day. Whether it is a tribute meal and memorial events and anniversaries, we can cook mushy peas, pie and chips and cod and chips and more.
In a small place like Sulhamstead, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Sulhamstead (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
- Name a contact for the day who isn’t close family
- Tell us about any close family with allergies
Give us a contact for the day who is not a close family member.
Have napkins and bins ready.
Can’t we just order from the chip shop?
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 nobody has to miss the wake.
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
The process
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wake in Sulhamstead. Summer evenings in Sulhamstead stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Send us your date, numbers and address.
- We check access for the van and quote.
- We arrive early to park and heat the fryers.
- Fish goes into the batter and straight into the fryer, to order.
- Service is straight from the hatch, then we pack up.
Preparing for the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wake, and we will come back with availability and a quote.
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Wake catering near Sulhamstead
Sulhamstead is about 5 miles north-east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Wherever your wake is in the RG7 area, we can bring the van to you. Sulhamstead is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. We serve events right across the region, from Sulhamstead to Reading (about 6 miles away).
If relatives are coming by rail, the closest railway station is Theale station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Sulhamstead Bannister Upper End (1 mile east), Ufton Green (1 mile south-west), Sulhamstead Abbots (1 mile south-east), Ufton Nervet (1 mile south) and Sheffield Bottom (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (10 miles west), Thatcham (7 miles west), Speenhamland (10 miles west), Spencers Wood (5 miles east), Calcot (3 miles north-east) and Shaw (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Thames Valley Police Museum (0.7 miles north-east) and Battle Hospital (5.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Moor Copse Nature Reserve and Hosehill Lake.
- Schools near Sulhamstead include The Willink School (1.5 miles south-east) and The Willink School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Spring Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where the van parks. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Somewhere close to where people will eat
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
Questions from Sulhamstead
Which station is closest to Sulhamstead?
Theale station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you serve after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Food is generally served at the reception venue rather than the church. Tell us where you’ll gather.
What if we only have street parking?
Only where it is legal to park, or with a council parking suspension or road closure. Check with your council first.
Can the van come to Sulhamstead?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Sulhamstead and across West Berkshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What food do you serve?
The classics: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
Is grass a problem?
Often, if the ground is firm and dry. After heavy rain, soft grass can be a problem for any vehicle, so plan a back-up spot.
Do you take everything away?
We clear the van’s area after service. Let us know about bins for guests.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
A pot of gravy turns chips into comfort food, especially in winter.
Curry sauce
Some people won’t eat chips without curry sauce, so we bring it along.
For event organisers in Sulhamstead
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Parks, greens and streets typically need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The date and time of year
- Distance and any road charges
- How easy the site is to reach
- How long we serve
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is often the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where the van would go
- The venue or postcode
We only need a few details to quote: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can use our quote form.
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Why choose a fish and chip van in Sulhamstead?
For a simple, comforting meal at a wake, a chip van is a gentle choice in Sulhamstead. A chip van frequently compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Why book our van in Sulhamstead
- The classic sides: peas, curry sauce and gravy
- Fish and chips fried fresh on site
- Classic food your guests already know
- A clear quote before you book
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
- 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