West Berkshire · England
Funeral and wake catering in Three Mile Cross, West Berkshire
Fried to order and served hot: fish and chips for the wake in Three Mile Cross and the surrounding area.
- Village hall wakes
- Memorial events and anniversaries
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
A chip van near Three Mile Cross
Funeral and wake catering in Three Mile Cross, fried fresh
We serve wakes at homes, halls, clubs and venues, wherever the van can park. Popular choices include pie and chips, gravy and sausage and chips, and we’re often booked for anniversary memorials and celebrations of life.
For a wake near Three Mile Cross, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Area
- Three Mile Cross (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
- Let us know of any allergies
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Plan seating for older guests
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
Napkins and bins near the van keep things tidy.
Space, access and the venue
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- A clear way in, with no low branches, cables or narrow gates
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- A level hardstanding, drive or firm lawn
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
What happens on the day
Nothing is cooked before it’s needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Late-December sunset in Three Mile Cross is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. In summer, there’s daylight until about 9:25pm.
- Tell us what you’re planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the parking spot, access, numbers and serving time. Photos of the spot and the way in help. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Three Mile Cross questions
Do you come out to small places like Three Mile Cross?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Three Mile Cross from London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
How many people should we cater for?
Give us your best estimate, and we’ll plan with a little extra.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How fast is service?
That depends on numbers, menu and timing. Give us your numbers and service window, and we will plan service around it.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop the fryers: the cooking is inside the van. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
What if the service runs late?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
Occasions we serve in Three Mile Cross
It’s warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. In Three Mile Cross, people book us for occasions like:
- Memorial gatherings
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
After a service at St Michael and All Angels, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- The deposit and payment dates
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
A sit-down meal can feel formal. A van keeps it relaxed. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why Three Mile Cross hosts choose us
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- A quote that spells everything out
- Bookings across West Berkshire, including Three Mile Cross
- A menu almost everyone likes
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
Working with your venue
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will confirm what we can provide.
Places near Three Mile Cross
Other occasions in Three Mile Cross
Wake catering near Three Mile Cross
Three Mile Cross is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your wake in Three Mile Cross will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Three Mile Cross is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover.
For family travelling by train, Reading Green Park station is about 2 miles away.
Wherever your wake is in RG7, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Dairy Grove, Basingstoke Road and Buttermilk Grove, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. We also bring the van to wakes in Ryeish Green (1 mile south-east), Great Lea Common (1 mile north-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-east), Shinfield (1 mile east) and Green Park (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Beaumys Castle (2.1 miles south) and The Oracle (3.3 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Longwater and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Schools near Three Mile Cross include Ryeish Green School (under half a mile south-east) and Shinfield Infant and Nursery School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Farriers Arms (0.5 miles south)
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- Whether a minimum applies
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- How to get in: gates, lanes and ground
- The date and time of the event
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of where the van would go
Every booking is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- 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