West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Swallowfield, West Berkshire
Something for almost everyone: cod or haddock in batter, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Swallowfield.
- Pub wakes
- Anniversary memorials
- Life celebrations
Book the van in Swallowfield
How we price fish and chips for the wake
Fish and chip van pricing is simple once we know the basics:
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The day of the week
- Whether a minimum applies
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest how to make it work. A short menu is often the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary needs, with numbers
It is easy to get a price: share your date, address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat. We will send a clear quote that says what’s included.
Funeral and wake catering in Swallowfield, fried fresh
Someone else can make the booking for you, so you have one less thing to do. Typical bookings include wakes at church halls and clubs and gatherings after the committal, serving sausage and chips, gravy and haddock and chips.
In a small place like Swallowfield, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Food is served straight from the hatch, so it’s hot and generous, and the queue keeps moving.
- Location
- Swallowfield (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Towns and villages near Swallowfield
What else we do in Swallowfield
About the food
Cod and chips
For many people, cod and chips is the definitive version. Fried to order in the van, it goes out hot and crisp.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Swallowfield
Can the van park in Swallowfield Meadow?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Swallowfield?
Mortimer station, about 3.3 miles west of the centre.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a drive, a car park, a yard or a firm lawn, that the van can reach easily. If in doubt, send a picture.
What happens if it rains?
The weather doesn’t stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
Can you serve children?
Children are very welcome. Tell us how many children, and we will plan for them.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, that’s common.
Do you need power or water?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Tell us whether there is power or water nearby and we’ll take it from there.
Can the van come to Swallowfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Swallowfield and the rest of West Berkshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. Ask us what applies to your wake.
Why book with us
- Hot food handed straight over
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Events in Swallowfield and across West Berkshire
- All the chip-shop extras
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What the van needs
We will agree the van’s spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Gravy
- Mushy peas
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Sausage and chips
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ensure older relatives can sit
- Let us know of any allergies
- Allow a little extra
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
We arrive in good time and park discreetly before guests return from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
Should I sort the food myself?
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
Doing the food yourself saves money, but the host ends up running around. With a fish and chip van, you get hot food without the work.
Step by step
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Swallowfield is about 7:05pm in late September and about 3:55pm in December; make sure older guests have a well-lit route to the van.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for family and friends.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Clear the route for the van
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the van would park, roughly how many people and when you’d like to eat. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Swallowfield
It takes one job off a very long list.
These are some of the bookings we take in Swallowfield and West Berkshire:
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at venues
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Small family memorials
For a service at a church like Church of All Saints, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each item
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many hours the van serves
Wake catering near Swallowfield
Swallowfield is about 5 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Around Swallowfield, we park wherever there is level, firm ground. We serve 155 places across West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For family travelling by train, Mortimer station is about 3.3 miles away.
Here we cover the RG7 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Local streets include The Street, Hornbeams and Fieldfare Court; a wake on any of them works well with a drive or nearby car park. If your venue is just outside Swallowfield, we also cover Riseley (1 mile south), Spencers Wood (1 mile north), Beech Hill (2 miles west), Farley Hill (2 miles east) and Grazeley (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Thatcham (13 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles west), Calcot (6 miles north-west), Shaw (15 miles west), Burghfield Hill (4 miles west) and Theale (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaumys Castle (0.9 miles west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (5 miles north). Open spaces near Swallowfield include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Longwater.
- Schools near Swallowfield include Oakbank (1.8 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown pub (less than half a mile east)
- 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