West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Upper Green events
Planning fish and chips for the wake in Upper Green? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your guests queue at the hatch.
- Wakes at venues
- Celebrations of life
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
A chip van near Upper Green
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public place, such as a park or a street, check what permission you need first. Ask the council or landowner early.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Upper Green
It is an informal meal, which suits a wake where people move around and talk. We’re often asked to cater gatherings at a village hall or club and life celebrations, with pie and chips, haddock and chips and mushy peas.
In a small place like Upper Green, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Tell us about lanes and the ground. Every portion is cooked to order on the day, not cooked earlier and kept warm.
- Where
- Upper Green (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- On the side
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Also near Upper Green
What else we do in Upper Green
Planning the van’s spot
A fish and chip van is a vehicle, so the spot matters, and a little planning goes a long way. These are the things we check:
- A spot near your guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner for the van
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the hatch
- Haddock and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Cod and chips
- Pie and chips
- Mushy peas
- Gravy
Occasions we serve in Upper Green
It is one less thing to organise at a difficult time.
Big or small, the van works the same way. Common bookings include:
- Pub wakes
- Memorial gatherings
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- A tribute meal
If the funeral is at a church such as Church of St Michael, a hall or home nearby keeps the journey to the wake short.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- How much space the van takes up
- Allergen information for each item
Wake catering near Upper Green
Upper Green is about 7 miles west of Newbury, in West Berkshire. We cover Upper Green as standard, so all we need is your date, a parking spot and a time to serve. Upper Green is one of 155 places in West Berkshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 22 miles away.
Relatives arriving by train should know that the nearest station is Kintbury station, about 2.6 miles north-east.
Here we cover the RG17 postcode area, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Other places close to Upper Green we cover include Inkpen (1 mile north), Inkpen Common (1 mile north-east), Hell Corner (1 mile north-east), Lower Green (1 mile north-west) and Kintbury (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Newbury (7 miles east), Thatcham (9 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles north-east), Hungerford (4 miles north-west), Lambourn (10 miles north) and Shaw (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Hamstead Marshall 3 (3.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Kintbury Newt Ponds and Inkpen Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Crown and Garter pub (0.6 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Upper Green
These are the factors that matter most:
- How far we travel
- Any minimum charge
- Access and parking
- Service time
Distance and any road charges make a difference, so tell us exactly where your wake is.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies and diets you know about
- A picture of where the van would go
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
DIY versus a fish and chip van
For a small group, making your own food can work. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Collecting fish and chips for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s hard work. By the time you’ve queued, paid and driven back, the batter has gone soft. A van fries it right there, so it is crisp.
A closer look at the menu
Pie and chips
A pie and chips is proper comfort food, and it is a favourite in colder months.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Plan for a few extra people
- Ask the venue about the van
- Mention allergies you know about
- Use the funeral director’s experience on numbers
Remember the journey from the service when choosing a serving time.
A tea table run by a friend is a comfort.
How it works
Setting up takes a little while, because the oil has to come up to temperature, so we always arrive well ahead of your serving time. In winter, it’s dark in Upper Green by about 4:00pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the van and the door helps. Summer wakes have daylight well into the evening.
- It starts with the date, where the wake is and roughly how many.
- We check the spot for the van and send a quote.
- Timings allow for the service and travel from it.
- We park discreetly and fry fresh as people arrive.
- When everyone has eaten, we clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave room in front of the hatch for a queue
- Clear the route for the van
Getting a price
Every booking is quoted individually, based on your numbers, timings and travel. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Upper Green: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Upper Green?
Kintbury station, about 2.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Green?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is the fish gluten-free?
No, not as standard: batter is generally made with wheat flour. Tell us about any coeliac guests and we’ll explain the options before you book.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. Guests will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Do we need to provide anything?
A suitable spot for the van and permission to park there. Mention any power or water available and we will take it from there.
Is grass a problem?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and we will advise.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What if we only have street parking?
It depends on the road. A drive, car park or yard is generally easier; if it has to be the street, check with the council.
- 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