West Berkshire · England
Funeral and Wake Catering for Upper Woolhampton events
Hot, crisp and cooked while you wait: fish and chips for the wake in Upper Woolhampton and the surrounding area.
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
- Family meals after the service
- A tribute meal
Funeral and wake catering for Upper Woolhampton events
About our funeral and wake catering in Upper Woolhampton
After a funeral, people want somewhere to gather and something comforting to eat. Fish and chips is familiar and comforting. Whether it is memorial gatherings and family meals after the service, we can cook sausage and chips, cod and chips and gravy and more.
For a wake near Upper Woolhampton, a farmhouse or village hall often works well. Food is served straight from the hatch, so every portion is hot, and the queue keeps moving.
- Area
- Upper Woolhampton (RG7)
- County
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
Occasions we serve in Upper Woolhampton
It takes one job off a very long list at a difficult time.
Here are some of the occasions we serve in Upper Woolhampton and West Berkshire:
- Gatherings at a village hall or club
- Wakes at venues
- Family gatherings after a burial or cremation
- Gatherings after scattering ashes
For anyone coming to the funeral by train, Midgham station is about 1 mile away.
Before booking anyone
- The cancellation terms
- The service time, and the cost of running over
- How allergens are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
After a funeral in Upper Woolhampton
Upper Woolhampton is about 4 miles east of Thatcham, in West Berkshire. Wherever your wake is in the RG7 area, we can bring the van to you. We cover all 155 towns and villages in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Upper Woolhampton to Reading (9 miles away).
After a service at Douai Abbey Church, a wake at a hall or home close by means less travelling for everyone.
This part of West Berkshire takes in RG7, and we can serve your wake anywhere in it. Close by, we cover wakes in Midgham Green (1 mile west), Chapel Row (1 mile north-west), Beenham (1 mile north-east), Beenham Stocks (1 mile north-east) and Aldermaston Wharf (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Newbury (7 miles west), Thatcham (4 miles west), Burghfield Common (5 miles east), Speenhamland (7 miles west), Hungerford (15 miles west) and Spencers Wood (9 miles east).
A little further out are West Berkshire Community Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Yattendon Castle (4.4 miles north). Open spaces near Upper Woolhampton include Nature Discovery Centre and Hosehill Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Six Bells pub (0.6 miles north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Gravy
In the north and the Midlands, gravy is the side of choice, and it goes perfectly with a pie.
Curry sauce
The chip shop’s own curry sauce is mild and a little sweet, great with chips and sausages.
A fish and chip van or other catering?
For warm food after a funeral, fish and chips from a van works well. Travel, tolls and charges such as ULEZ can affect the price, so it helps to give us the postcode.
Why Upper Woolhampton hosts choose us
- A menu almost everyone likes
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked to order at your event
Take a look at how we price or what a fish and chip van costs.
Step by step
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Each portion is battered and fried as it is ordered, which is why it tastes like it does at the seaside. In Upper Woolhampton, it’s 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.
- Tell us what you are planning and when you’d like to eat.
- You hear back on the date and the price.
- The van’s spot is fixed in advance.
- On the day, everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits in a hot cabinet.
- We leave the spot as we found it.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level, firm spot for the van
- Clear the route for the van
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Where the van can park in Upper Woolhampton
If a spot isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another. What matters most:
- A route in without tight gates or low branches
- A short walk from the party
- A clear area by the serving hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Upper Woolhampton
- Pie and chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Mushy peas
- Cod and chips
- Gravy
Looking after everyone
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Make sure older relatives can sit
- Ask the venue about the van
- Arrange tea and coffee separately
- Cater for a few more than you expect
We park quietly.
Photos or a memory book give people something to share.
For event organisers in Upper Woolhampton
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers and vehicles: where a van can park, access times and the paperwork they want. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work through them with you.
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.
Towns and villages near Upper Woolhampton
More for events in Upper Woolhampton
Should I sort the food myself?
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. We’re happy to send a quote so you can compare.
Ordering from a local shop? Call ahead and collect at the last minute. For anything more than a handful of people, a van is typically the easier option.
FAQs for Upper Woolhampton
Do you come out to small places like Upper Woolhampton?
Not at all. We serve villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
We’re gathering after a service at Douai Abbey 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. Send us the address.
What happens if it rains?
We cook inside the van, so rain doesn’t stop us. It’s worth planning some cover for the queue.
Who clears up?
The pitch is left as we found it. Bins for guests are worth planning.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How quickly can you serve everyone?
A short menu and staggered groups keep things moving. We’ll talk it through when we quote.
What if we don’t know numbers?
A rough estimate is enough to start. Your funeral director can help.
What if the service runs late?
Yes. We start when you’re ready.
- 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