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Funeral and wake catering in Upper Denford, West Berkshire
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Book fish and chips for the wake in Upper Denford.
- A wake at the family home
- Family meals after the service
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Fresh fish and chips in Upper Denford
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Upper Denford
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. Typical bookings include memorial events and anniversaries and village hall wakes, serving pie and chips, mushy peas and sausage and chips.
For a wake near Upper Denford, a farmhouse or village hall often works well, with the van in the yard or car park. We cook inside the van, right where your guests are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Upper Denford (RG17)
- Area hub
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
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.
Pie and chips
For a heartier option, there’s pie and chips.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do order from a chip shop, ring well ahead and collect as close to eating time as you can. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is usually the easier option.
Prices and what affects them
The same numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- How many people are eating
- Whether a minimum applies
- The day of the week
Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- A picture of the parking spot
- Allergies and diets you know about
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, based on your numbers, timings and travel. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Why choose funeral and wake catering in Upper Denford?
There’s little waste, because food is cooked to order.
Whatever the occasion in Upper Denford, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We regularly serve:
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Remembrance gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
If relatives are coming by rail, Hungerford station is about 1.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- Payment terms and deposit
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
Space, access and the venue
The right spot keeps everyone safe and the service smooth. We look for:
- A spot near your guests
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the hatch
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
Towns and villages near Upper Denford
Other occasions in Upper Denford
Planning for dietary needs
We take allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm the van can park at the hall
- Choose a friend to be our contact
- Plan seating for older guests
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
Give us a contact for the day who isn’t a close family member.
A quiet room away from the crowd is a kindness.
Upper Denford questions
Do you come out to small places like Upper Denford?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can the van go to venues in the North Wessex Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles and ground, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can a friend deal with you?
Of course. We’re happy to deal with the funeral director or a family friend.
Do we need to provide anything?
Somewhere suitable to park, with permission. Tell us whether there’s power or water nearby and we will take it from there.
What can guests choose from?
Proper fish and chips, plus sausage or pie and chips. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
How many people should we cater for?
Start with a rough number, and we will firm it up nearer the day.
Is everything cooked fresh?
Yes, always. Everything is fried fresh in the van, and serve straight from the hatch.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
Next to a buffet, a van gives everyone a hot meal, and there’s less waste when numbers are uncertain. Cost depends on numbers, menu and service time, along with distance and access to the site. Every booking gets its own quote.
Why book our van in Upper Denford
- Everything cooked to order at your event
- Quick service from the hatch
- Rain doesn’t stop the fryers
- We cover Upper Denford and the whole of West Berkshire
See how we price and our guide to van hire costs.
How the day works
We do not cook ahead. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. Summer evenings in Upper Denford stay light until about 9:25pm, while winter afternoons darken by about 4:00pm, so plan lighting near the door.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- We come back with availability and a clear price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- Batter, fish and chips all go into the fryer as people come up.
- The pitch is left tidy when we go.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Confirm the van is allowed on site
- Clear the route for the van
Get a quote
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. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Upper Denford: halls, homes and travel
Upper Denford is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. For wakes in Upper Denford, the van can park on drives, in car parks and yards, and on firm lawns and fields in and around Upper Denford. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We serve events right across the region, from Upper Denford to Reading (22 miles away).
Upper Denford 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 take the van to wakes all over RG17. We also bring the van to wakes in Lower Denford (1 mile south-west), Clapton (1 mile east), Shefford Woodlands (2 miles north), Wickham (3 miles north-east) and Halfway (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (10 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (7 miles east) and Kingsclere (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Hamstead Marshall 3 (4.1 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- 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