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Funeral and wake catering in Upper Lambourn, West Berkshire
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Upper Lambourn and across West Berkshire.
- Scattering of ashes gatherings
- Gatherings after the committal
- Remembering a loved one’s favourite food
Funeral and wake catering for Upper Lambourn events
Funeral and wake catering for your wake in Upper Lambourn
Fish and chips is informal, which suits a gathering where people mingle. We’re frequently asked to cater scattering of ashes gatherings and gatherings at home after a funeral, serving mushy peas, haddock and chips and gravy.
In rural Upper Lambourn, home or the hall is usual. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll be straight with you about what we can do.
- Location
- Upper Lambourn (RG17)
- County
- West Berkshire
- On the menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Sides
- Mushy peas, curry sauce, gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Questions from Upper Lambourn
Is Upper Lambourn close to London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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 you be flexible on the day?
We allow for it. We will agree a serving time and stay flexible.
What about guests who don’t eat fish?
Yes: sausages and pies, with chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Can the wake be at home?
Often, yes. Tell us about parking at the house.
Do you fry it on site?
Yes, always. We fry to order in the van at your venue, then handed over hot from the hatch.
Can the van park on the street?
It depends on the road. Off-road parking is usually simpler; for the street, check the council’s rules.
Can you cater for allergies?
Let us know about allergies in advance, and we will tell you what’s in each item and what we can offer.
Step by step
We arrive on time, pulls onto the spot you’ve chosen and the hatch goes up. When the fryers are up to heat, service starts right on schedule. In Upper Lambourn, it is dark by about 7:10pm in late September and 4:00pm in December, so a lit path to the van is a kindness to older guests.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- The van rolls up, the hatch opens and the fryers get going for family and friends.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Check the way in for low branches, cables and narrow gates
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: where the van would park, how to get in, numbers and timings. A picture of the spot helps too. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
If a spot isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- Space for people to queue at the hatch
- Lighting nearby for evening events
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Mushy peas
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
For planners, venues and organisers
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will work through them with you.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone is looked after. Here’s how:
- Mention allergies you know about
- Let someone else talk to us on the day
- Check the hall has an urn
- Cater for a few more than you expect
Afterwards, we leave quietly.
A favourite cake can be a lovely touch.
About the food
Mushy peas
No fish and chips is complete without mushy peas for many people.
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it is the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Cannot we just order from the chip shop?
You could do a chip-shop run for everyone yourself, but it rarely works for a crowd. 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.
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.
Wakes in Upper Lambourn: venues and practical details
Upper Lambourn is about 7 miles south-west of Wantage, in West Berkshire. We cover Upper Lambourn as standard, so your wake just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 155 places across West Berkshire. We serve events right across the region, from Upper Lambourn to Oxford (about 21 miles away).
The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Upper Lambourn; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG17. From High Street and Maddle Road or anywhere nearby, we can park up and fry there. Nearby, we also serve wakes in Lambourn (1 mile south-east), Sheepdrove (2 miles east), Woolstone (5 miles north), Kingston Lisle (5 miles north) and Westcot (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (13 miles south-east), Thatcham (15 miles south-east), Speenhamland (13 miles south-east), Hungerford (8 miles south), Shaw (13 miles south-east) and Wash Common (14 miles south-east).
Within reach you’ll find Seven Barrows and Rams Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Malt Shovel pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Perfect for your wake in Upper Lambourn
It is warm, simple food that almost everyone enjoys.
A fish and chip van suits almost any gathering. People in Upper Lambourn book the van for occasions like:
- Small family memorials
- A favourite meal in someone’s memory
- Remembrance gatherings
- Wakes at church halls and clubs
Before you book anyone
- How much space the van takes up
- How allergens are handled
- The minimum number of meals or minimum spend
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
Places near Upper Lambourn
Other occasions in Upper Lambourn
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The number of meals
- Cod, haddock or both
- Access and parking
- How far we travel
A chip van often compares well with a plated meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and nothing to wash up. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where the van would go
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers for adults and children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time, and you’ll get a clear price. To get started, use our quote form.
- 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