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Funeral and wake catering in Upper Eddington, West Berkshire
Funeral and wake catering in Upper Eddington: cod, haddock and chips fried to order, then handed over hot from the hatch at the time you choose.
- Life celebrations
- Village hall wakes
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Book the van in Upper Eddington
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
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 solves that by cooking on site.
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Think about numbers, timing and how hot you want the food. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How our funeral and wake catering works in Upper Eddington
We keep it calm and simple. We arrive at the agreed time, park discreetly and serve when you are ready. Whether it is a tribute meal and gatherings after scattering ashes, we’ll put together a menu of sausage and chips, mushy peas and cod and chips for your guests.
In a small place like Upper Eddington, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will be straight with you about what we can do before booking.
- Location
- Upper Eddington (RG17)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
Chips and gravy is a favourite in the north and the Midlands, and it is lovely with a pie.
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people, and they’re on the menu.
A chip van compared with other options
Sandwiches are traditional at wakes. Hot food can be more welcome. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: hours, menu, travel, minimum charge and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cook inside the van, whatever the weather
- Quick service from the hatch
- Events in Upper Eddington and across West Berkshire
Read how we price or our guide to van hire costs.
For event organisers in Upper Eddington
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.
Parks, greens and streets usually need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
Questions from Upper Eddington
We are gathering after a service at Hungerford Methodist Church: can you come?
Yes, at a home, hall or venue nearby where the van can park. Churches rarely have space for a catering van, so the food is usually elsewhere. Tell us where you’ll gather.
Is Upper Eddington close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can someone else arrange it?
Yes, many families prefer that.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
Do you serve wakes at home?
Yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
What can guests choose from?
Chip-shop favourites: cod, haddock, chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. See the menu.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before service to park and heat the fryers. We will agree arrival and serving times with you so food is ready when you want it.
Arranging a wake in Upper Eddington
Upper Eddington is about 8 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. Tell us where your wake in Upper Eddington will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Upper Eddington is one of 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 23 miles away.
With the A4 nearby, it’s easy for family travelling by car to reach Upper Eddington. For family travelling by train, the nearest station is Hungerford station, about 0.6 miles south. Upper Eddington is within about 6 miles of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wherever your wake is in RG17, we can bring the van to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wake is on Bath Road, Charnham Lane and Tealgate or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the van to you. Being close to the A4, Upper Eddington is simple for us to get to for your wake. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Eddington (1 mile south-east), Leverton (1 mile north-west), Hungerford (1 mile south), Chilton Foliat (1 mile north-west) and Woodlands St Mary (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (8 miles east), Thatcham (11 miles east), Speenhamland (8 miles east), Lambourn (6 miles north), Shaw (9 miles east) and Kingsclere (13 miles south-east).
Within reach you will find Inkpen Hill and Kintbury Newt Ponds.
- Local schools include John O'Gaunt School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include Amore pub (less than half a mile south)
Planning for dietary needs
Most events have a few guests with dietary needs. To look after them:
- Let us know of any allergies
- Allow a little extra
- Build in time for delays
- Ask your funeral director to help estimate numbers
When everyone has eaten, we pack up quietly.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
How the day works
You’ll know we’re ready when the smell of frying drifts over, about the time the first guests wander across. From then on, people come up as they’re ready. A wake in Upper Eddington in late autumn or winter may run into the dark, with sunset about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- 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
- Let us know the serving time
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Ask for a quote
Each quote is put together for your wake. Start with your date, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Upper Eddington
What else we do in Upper Eddington
Perfect for your wake in Upper Eddington
There is no kitchen work for anyone.
These are some of the bookings we take in Upper Eddington and West Berkshire:
- Wakes at a pub or venue with outside space
- Family meals after the service
- Gatherings at home after a funeral
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
For a service at a church like Hungerford Methodist Church, choosing a wake venue nearby helps older guests.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- Travel, tolls and road charges
- VAT, if it applies
- Any minimum charge
What the van needs
We’ll agree the van’s spot with you before the day. It needs to tick a few simple boxes:
- A short walk from the party
- A level, firm spot the van can drive onto
- The site’s agreement to a catering van
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
- Sausage and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- 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