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Funeral and wake catering in Upper Basildon, Oxfordshire
From the smell of the fryers to the last chip in the paper, fish and chips for the wake turns food into part of your wake in Upper Basildon.
- Family meals after the service
- Memorial gatherings
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
Book the van in Upper Basildon
What happens on the day
We need a level, firm place to park the van, near your guests, and we agree exactly where before the day. Summer evenings in Upper Basildon stay light until about 9:25pm, but in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- We start with a few details 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.
- We serve from the hatch, then leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level parking spot ready
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Keep space clear for guests at the hatch
Get a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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About our funeral and wake catering in Upper Basildon
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you’re ready. Popular choices include haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we are often booked for gatherings after the committal and wakes at a pub or venue with outside space.
Near Upper Basildon, wakes are often at home or in the hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. The fryers are in the van, so the cooking happens right there at your wake, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Upper Basildon (RG8)
- County
- Oxfordshire
- From the fryer
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- Extras
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Allow for the service running over
- Cater for a few more than you expect
- Mention allergies you know about
- Funeral directors can help with numbers
Allow time for travel from the service, crematorium or burial ground.
A table of photos helps people talk.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Upper Basildon?
It can be a fitting tribute.
Almost any gathering works with a fish and chip van. People in Upper Basildon book the van for occasions like:
- Small family memorials
- Life celebrations
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
- Family meals after the service
After a service at St Stephen's Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
What your quote should include
- Whether there is a minimum
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
What the van needs
Before the day, we will agree where the van parks. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A spot near your guests
- Lighting nearby for evening events
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Gravy
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
What a fish and chip van costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access and parking
- Cod, haddock or both
- Distance and any road charges
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu and timing to match. A short menu is frequently the best value.
Details that help
The more we know about your wake, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many people, including children
- Dietary needs, with numbers
- A photo of the space and the way in
- Your date and serving time
It’s 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.
Your questions about fish and chips for the wake in Upper Basildon
Do you come to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for vehicles; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Upper Basildon close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
What can guests choose from?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who does not want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What do we need to supply?
Tell us what’s available at the site when you enquire, and we’ll confirm what we need.
How long will the queue be?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. Tell us your timings and we’ll advise.
Which areas do you serve?
We take the van across London and the South East, Oxfordshire included. See all areas.
Do you have allergen information?
We provide allergen information for everything we serve. Battered fish contains fish and, in standard batter, gluten. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. We are happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van cooks in front of your guests instead.
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A closer look at the menu
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it’s especially welcome on a cold day.
Upper Basildon: halls, homes and travel
Upper Basildon is about 7 miles north-east of Thatcham, in Oxfordshire. People in Upper Basildon book us for all sorts of reasons, but it always starts the same way: somewhere to park, a time to serve and fresh frying. We cover all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 8 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Pangbourne station, about 2.3 miles east. Upper Basildon is within about 5 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape, and rural venues there may have narrow lanes, so tell us about access.
Wherever your wake is in RG8, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Aldworth Road, Beckfords and Emery Acres, and the van can serve a wake on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Neighbouring places where we serve wakes include New Town (1 mile south-east), Stubbles (1 mile west), Ashampstead (2 miles west), Ashampstead Green (2 miles west) and Burnt Hill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Wantage (14 miles north-west), Henley-on-Thames (11 miles east), Grove (15 miles north-west) and Benson (10 miles north).
A little further out are Yattendon Castle (2.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Hartslock.
- Nearby schools include St Andrew's School (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile south-east)
For event organisers in Upper Basildon
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. Ask the council or landowner early.
- 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