West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Tutts Clump events
We bring fish and chips for the wake across Tutts Clump and West Berkshire, frying fresh at your venue.
- Small family memorials
- Remembrance gatherings
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
Funeral and wake catering in Tutts Clump
How our funeral and wake catering works in Tutts Clump
Your funeral director or a family friend can deal with us directly, so you have one less thing to do. We are often asked to cater remembering a loved one’s favourite food and wakes at venues, serving sausage and chips, mushy peas and gravy.
Near Tutts Clump, wakes are frequently at home or in the hall. Let us know about access. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the service time and the menu.
- Area
- Tutts Clump (RG7)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Tutts Clump
How far is Tutts Clump from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Tutts Clump?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you go on a lawn or field?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Let us know what the ground is like, and send a photo if you can.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We confirm all the timings beforehand.
What do we need to supply?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we’ll confirm the rest.
What do you bring?
The van comes fully equipped to cook. You just need a suitable spot and permission.
Can our funeral director book for us?
Yes, that’s common.
Do you come to Tutts Clump?
We do. We serve events in Tutts Clump and across West Berkshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Towns and villages near Tutts Clump
Also in Tutts Clump
Perfect for your wake in Tutts Clump
Nothing is wasted on an uncertain number of guests.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Typical bookings include:
- A tribute meal
- Memorial gatherings
- Anniversary memorials
- Wakes at home
If relatives are coming by rail, Aldermaston station is about 2.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- Any minimum charge
- How allergens are handled
Wake catering near Tutts Clump
Tutts Clump is about 5 miles north-east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. We serve wakes at drives, car parks, yards and venues around Tutts Clump and nearby villages. Tutts Clump is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire where we bring the van. Our bookings stretch from Tutts Clump to Reading (about 8 miles away).
For a service at a church like St Peter's Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests. Tutts Clump is within about 7 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
We cover wakes in every part of the RG7 postcode area and the streets around it. From Green Lane, Bishops Road and Rotten Row Hill or a nearby road, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Southend (1 mile south-east), Stanford Dingley (1 mile north-west), Beenham Stocks (1 mile south-east), Beenham (1 mile south) and Chapel Row (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (8 miles west), Thatcham (5 miles south-west), Burghfield Common (5 miles south-east), Speenhamland (8 miles west), Spencers Wood (9 miles east) and Calcot (5 miles east).
A little further out are Thames Valley Police Museum (3.5 miles east) and Yattendon Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Tutts Clump include Hosehill Lake and Moor Copse Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens Head pub (0.7 miles east)
Planning the van’s spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Flat, firm ground for the van
Not sure about the spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Tutts Clump
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
What affects the price in Tutts Clump
Two events with the same numbers can cost different amounts, because of:
- How far we travel
- How easy the site is to reach
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of meals
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, since getting the van there costs the same however many eat. We will tell you up front.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where you’d like the van to go
- Expected numbers
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Many venues set rules for catering vans: parking spots, arrival times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Is a fish and chip van right for your wake?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, which helps when numbers are hard to predict. Compared with a sit-down meal, a fish and chip van is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book our van in Tutts Clump
- No kitchen needed
- A quote that spells everything out
- All the chip-shop extras
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
Take a look at how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
What comes out of the fryer
Curry sauce
Curry sauce divides opinion, so we bring it along.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who is not a fish fan.
Step by step
We don’t cook ahead. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it is as fresh as from any chip shop. Summer evenings in Tutts Clump stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- First, tell us about your wake.
- You get an availability check and a clear quote.
- Timings and the van’s spot are agreed in advance.
- We cook to order on the day for family and friends.
- Everything goes out hot from the hatch, and we pack up afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat, and we will reply with a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Have chairs for those who need them
- Ask the venue about the van
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Remember the journey from the service.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
- 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